Hospice Registered Nurse

Description:

Compensation and Benefits
J ob Type: Full-time, Salary
Starting Pay: c.a. $70k - $76k/year
Benefits:
Mileage Reimbursement
401(k)
401(k) matching
Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
PTO (Vacation & Sick, accrued monthly)
Nine paid holidays
Purpose of the Positions:
The Hospice Registered Nurse is a key member of the interdisciplinary team. The hospice nurse evaluates clients physical, emotional, psychosocial and spiritual needs and develops appropriate care plans and interventions accordingly. The nurse is the case manager and oversees care to ensure the highest quality of care is maintained.

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Essential Responsibilities:
Coordinates the care of the client and services which may include the social worker, the chaplain, in-home aide, the physician and/or a volunteer
Assesses the client and family within 24 hours of admission to Hospice
Provides skilled nursing care as determined by the IDG plan of care.
Provides education to client, families and/or others in care techniques specific for client
Serves as client/family advocate by maintaining regular communication with physicians and any other resources when needed
Participates in providing bereavement support to clients and families
Documents and ensures appropriate use of medications, DME and supplies
Participates in weekly meetings and IDG meetings
Provides an appropriate care plan and leaves in the home for other staff members and contract staff personnel
Monitors the recertification/reauthorization process
Accurately documents and follow through with the revocation process
Reports regularly to the Hospice Administrator, client updates and reports status
Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job
Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and co-workers
May complete In-Home Aide annual performance appraisals and assist with yearly competency testing
Participates in on-call rotation
Participates in performance improvement initiatives as requested
May participate in orientation of new staff
May act as a preceptor for new staff
Represents the nursing profession in a positive manner
May participate in community educational activities as needed
Promotes and participates in professional development for nursing and palliative care
Performs additional duties as requested
Requirements:

Qualifications:
Active NC nursing license
Function as a core member of the IDG
Ability to speak in front of groups
Maintain high-quality customer service approach
ADN required
At least one year of hospice or home health nursing experience preferred
Possess active listening and excellent assessment skills
Working knowledge of a variety of computer programs desired

Physical Demands:
Ability to sit for long periods either while driving, participating in IDG meetings, visiting clients or performing computer work. This position may require frequent bending, reaching, lifting, talking and listening.

Compensation details:

70000-76000 Yearly Salary

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