Pediatric Palliative Care Specialist - On-Call RN, PRN

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

This is a PRN professional position that provides after-hours and / or daytime nursing coverage for pediatric patients in the Transitions Kids Program on assigned weekdays, weekends, holidays, and / or weeknights. This position requires staff to triage phone calls, perform telehealth visits, and make visits to patients’ homes to provide symptom relief and / or support at the time of a patient’s death. This position collaborates with the Transitions Kids Team. All work will be performed in a manner consistent with agency, nursing, and regulatory standards and regulations.

Responsibilities - what you do

• Provide medical and emotional support for families across the continuum of care, including during times of crisis.
• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) to assess, establish, and support the achievement of patient / family-centered care goals and to coordinate the appropriate utilization of contract services.
• Conduct a thorough nursing assessment by phone and / or Zoom video call that addresses the patient and / or family’s specific diagnosis / needs / concern / problem.
• Use professional judgment, in collaboration with the IDG, to individualize the plan of care based on the interdisciplinary team’s assessment of the patient and family’s unique needs and response to care.
• Work collaboratively with TK Team in achieving patient care goals.
• Plan, provide, supervise, and document safe, competent, and compassionate care for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the patient, the patient’s family, facility staff, and the TK team to develop culturally sensitive care plan components.
• Make appropriate recommendations related to phone / telehealth / in -person assessment in accordance with TK’s policy and procedures.
• Provide and document appropriate and relevant end of life information and education to families in compliance with current Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services CMS Conditions of Participation (CoPs).
• Coordinate with Administrative Team to manage the appropriate use of patients’ medical equipment, supplies, and medications.
• Delegate tasks and supervises the activities of LPNs and Hospice Aides, as needed.
• Responsible for following current CoPs as related to Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) supervision.
• Provide coverage of after-hours phone calls from patients and families and / or after-hours visits to patient homes when needed and as arranged with supervisor.
• Contact DME companies, pharmacies, transportation services, and other related community entities involved in care of patient as needed.
• Professionally manage time, people and technology.
• Participate in Transitions Kids team meetings at request of TK Program Manager and / or Team Lead.
• Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs, and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.
• Actively participate in the orientation and training of new employees of all disciplines when requested by Program Manager and / or Team Lead.
• Maintain current training and knowledge of pediatric nursing and pediatric hospice / palliative nursing.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Transitions Kids Program Manager and / or Team Lead.

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Requirements - what you need