Home Health and Hospice Baylor, RN (Weekend Option)

3HC Home Health and Hospice

Home Health Registered Nurse

Weekend Option

Full-time

Pollocksville, North Carolina

Hours : Every Saturday & Sunday Weekend option is a salaried position paid for 40 hours / weekend with on-call requirement.

Must be available for orientation and training M-F 8-5 for the first 90 days.

Compassionate Care is our Calling!

Why choose 3HC :

3HC has provided compassionate care to North Carolinians since 1981. We strive to ensure our patients enjoy life's journey, recover quickly, and live comfortably. We believe in providing high-quality, cost-effective care that surpasses industry standards. If you want to make a difference, provide meaningful one-on-one care, and develop relationships with both your patients and team members, join Team 3HC! 3HC strives to provide a positive work culture that feels more like a family atmosphere where we support our team members so they can reach their personal & professional best.

Summary :

Description : The Home Health and Hospice Nurse, RN, Baylor is responsible for working from 5pm Friday thru 8am Monday and taking call as assigned during these hours administering skilled nursing care to patients requiring intermittent, professional nursing services to include Home Health and Hospice patients.

Qualification Requirements

• Registered Nurse currently licensed to practice nursing in the state of North Carolina. Minimum of one-year experience as a professional nurse in an acute care setting.
• Maintain current CPR certification (BCLS)
• Previous experience working with terminally ill patients preferred
• Basic computer skills / knowledge and experience in electronic medical records
• Ability to understand and communicate well with patients, family, staff, physicians and the public
• Must be dependable and capable of dealing pleasantly and tactfully with patients, family, staff, providers, and the public
• Must be competent to perform delegated tasks to facilitate positive patient outcomes as indicated in the patient's individualized a plan of care
• Possess valid Driver's License and reliable transportation

Essential Functions

needed, particularly as it relates to the present condition, from the patient and / or family member (s); performing a physical assessment of the patient; assessing the patient's support systems to determine what assistance will be available from family members and their ability to meet the patient's immediate needs upon admission and throughout care; assessing the patient, family member (s) and home situation to determine what health teaching will be required; assessing the patient's condition and home situation to determine if other home health services are needed; interpreting nursing and other services of the Agency to patient's and families as a part of planning for care.

paraprofessionals who will be providing care to the patient in MatrixCare.

and in accordance with the Agency's policies and procedures.

treatments, including drugs and changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition and outcomes of intervention. Ensures on-going evaluation of patient / family response to care.

the nursing care needs, other related problems of the patient at home, the disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, and processes for dealing with issues of ethical concern. Also provides specialized hospice training to other staff, family members and informal caregivers to ensure adequate care.

care and safety.

with a written plan of care and specific duties to be performed, by supervising and evaluating the care given at least once every two weeks, and by participating in periodic conferences with the Director of Clinical Practice or Assistant Director of Clinical Practice concerning the Nursing Assistant's performance.

and documents, in writing, appropriate change of orders where necessary.

information using current process and technology available to the organization.

supervision.

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quality improvement / assurance activities, in-services, workshops, and seminars when appropriate. Adheres to the minutes of the ITC and staff meetings.

professional and related organizations and individual research and readings. Evaluates own needs for support and uses identified system(s) to meet those needs.

staff, patients, and visitors.

3HC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, national veteran or disability status.