Hospice RN

Job Description

Job Description

General Purpose :

Plans, organizes, directs and provides hospice care to meet the identified needs of patients / families in accordance with Interim HealthCare Hospice policies and procedures, accepted standards of nursing practice and palliative care, and applicable law and regulation.

Schedule : PT & Contingent AVAILABLE Monday through Friday with a rotating  on-call of 10 days / month. Paid 75 per day + any hours worked (calls, documentation, visits made) while on call...

Interim of Oakland Offers Competitive Pay, Medical / Dental / Vision Ins., 401K, Paid Company Training & Development

Essential Functions :

• Completes an initial / comprehensive assessment of the patient / family to determine hospice needs which includes a history of current and previous illness(es), as well as a physical assessment of the patient, with emphasis on the management of pain and other symptoms.
• Completes ongoing assessments of the patient’s physical status and the psychosocial status of the patient / family.
• Makes necessary revisions to the IDG plan of care as the patient’s / family’s status and needs change.
• Primarily responsible for the coordination of care among IDG members and other healthcare providers external to the IDG, to ensure the continuous assessment of the patient / family needs, as well as the implementation of the IDG plan of care to guide the services and achieve the goals of hospice care.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with nursing standards of practice.
• Directs the services provided by and supervises the LPN / LVN, Hospice Aide, and Homemaker assigned to the patient / family.
• Collaborates with sales and product teams to develop branding messages.
• Develops and distributes materials related to training and marketing.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Regularly attends Interdisciplinary Group meetings.
• Participates in on-call duties as defined by the office on-call policy.
• Actively participates in the quality assessment and performance improvement (QAPI) program.
• Completes other assignments as requested and assigned.
• May have access to personal health information (“PHI”) necessary to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities.  Access to use and ability to disclose PHI is further defined by each organization / department.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements :

If a new graduate, 1200 verified hours of employment as a graduate or registered nurse within the last twelve (12) months or evidence of completion of a company-approved Preceptor Program.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required :

Working Conditions & Physical Effort :

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PandoLogic. Keywords : Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse, Location : Sterling Heights, MI - 48311 , PL : 601693780