RN Per diem
Caring Hospice Services · Edison, NJ · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
The RN provides nursing care with special emphasis on control of pain and other symptoms to the hospice patient. Work location: on the road.
Responsibilities
- Assess the physical and psychological status of the patient.
- Reviews past and present medical history of the patient.
- Perceptive in planning and problem solving.
- Provides emotional support to caregivers.
- Responds to calls promptly when received from answering service.
- Is able to prioritize.
- Able to work independently and make critical decisions based on available patient information.
- Performs ongoing assessment of patients conditions, physical needs and needs of family for support in giving care.
- Maintains ongoing communication with prescribing physician for changes in medication and treatments as needed.
- Documents hospice patients condition and nursing interventions on clinical record.
Qualifications
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in New Jersey
- Hospice Experience Preferred
- Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid requirements outlined in the laws of licensure in the state(s) which he/she practices.
- Must possess strong patient assessment, patient management and documentation skills.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, telephone, documentation and communication skills
- Access to reliable automobile with proof of liability insurance