Registered Nurse Inpatient

Job Description

The VITAS RN is a member of the interdisciplinary team who work together to meet the physical, medical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual needs of hospice patients and families facing terminal illness and bereavement. The VITAS RN is designated to provide coordination of care, ensure continuous assessment of each patient's and family's needs and implementation of the interdisciplinary plan of care. Salary Range : $36 - $43 / Hourly

Case Management and Supervision

• Follows VITAS policies and standards (See VITAS Standards Manual) and practices within the scope of the RN license
• Reports any request to practice outside of scope of license to the manager / supervisor
• Supervision of (VITAS employed and contracted) nursing tasks delegated to Hospice Aides, Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurses (and contracted Registered Nurses) and Volunteers per the plan of care
• Completes initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments including physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and bereavement
• Appropriately identifies / utilizes resources, referrals such as PT, OT, Home Health, Dietary, Pharmacy, Supplies, Home Medical Equipment, and other visits / consults
• Completes documentation at the time of the event and at the location of care unless otherwise directed
• Provides education to patients, families, caregivers and referral sources
• Participates in patient care meetings as assigned
• Participates in weekly team meetings
• Provides effective communication / shift reports through written, verbal, reporting and body language
• Participates in bereavement support
• Participates in the on-call rotation and / or provides shifts during non-business hours such as evenings, weekends and holidays based upon program-identified needs
• Provides visits / shifts in program coverage area
• Develops, coordinates, and follows the patient's individualized plan of care
• Appropriately delegates nursing tasks to Hospice Aides / Homemakers, Volunteers, and Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurses

All factors pertinent to the patient's safety, including the competence of the Hospice Aide / Homemaker have been assessed

Provides primary nursing care for inpatient and continuous care patients as assigned

Quality Improvement

participation in Performance Improvement Project(s) (PIP)

Professional Development

Customer Service

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE

About Us

VITAS® Healthcare is the nation's leading provider of end-of-life care, and has the resources and expertise to support your personal and professional growth. As a member of the VITAS team, you'll find fulfillment working for a people-focused organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. You will be more than just an employee : You will be counted on as an expert in your field, and as a valued team member whose efforts are respected and vital to our hospice mission.

All VITAS employees commit to fulfilling their duties and responsibilities with the highest regard for professionalism, collaboration and teamwork, and an eye focused constantly on growth and improvement. We serve with commitment and compassion, and position ourselves for the future by embracing, innovating, and leading change. If you are that person, make your voice heard-find your purpose at VITAS today.

Benefits Include :

Many of our positions offer the opportunity to work day or night shifts, weekdays or weekends.

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