Weekend Hospice Registered Nurse

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Completes assessment of patient and family to determine Hospice needs.
• Provides a complete physical assessment and history and provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process.
• Writing and initiating Plan of Care in collaboration with the IDG.
• Regularly reevaluating patient/family/caregiver needs and revising the Plan of Care as necessary.
• Develops a care plan in conjunction with the patient/family/caregiver and IDG which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions.
• Makes necessary revisions to the Plan of Care as patient status and needs change.
• May administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the IDG approved Plan of Care.
• Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call procedures.
• Maintains productivity standards as set by organization guidelines.

Documentation/Information Management

• Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given.
• Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required.
• Participates in orientation, education, and development of team members.
• Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.

Education and/or Experience

• Required - Associate or Bachelor's degree from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Preferred - 1 year experience practicing as a registered nurse.
• Experience as a Hospice CNA or Hospice LPN will be considered.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Current, unencumbered (State of Employment) License as a Registered Nurse.
• Within 30 days of hire - National Provider BLS - American Heart Association (Vendor Managed).