7on7off Registered Nurse- Hospice- Carmel

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides constant and ongoing care for elderly and terminally ill patients by evaluating patient needs, creating care plans, and providing end-of-life support to patients and their families.

Works in a collaborative, team-driven environment that requires frequent communication with other Care Team members.

Additionally, the Registered Nurse will:



* Regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patient.


* Provides dietary counseling.


* Provides Hospice nursing services, treatments, and preventive procedures.


* Initiates nursing procedures appropriate for the patient's Hospice care and safety.


* Observes signs and symptoms and report to the physician and IDG members any unexpected changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition.


* Teaches supervises and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about providing care for the patient.


* Supervises and trains other nursing service personnel.


* Develops and re-evaluates the patient/family care plan in conjunction with IDG to meet needs and maintain continuity of care.


* Performs specific nursing procedures as needed (e.g., treatments, management of symptoms) following doctor's orders.


* Attends team conferences.


* Follows the policies and procedures of The Care Team.

Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient-related information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.



* Always communicates to the supervisor if unable to meet a patient's need or perform a procedure.


* Participates in on-call system and is responsible for providing on-call coverage when unavailable for assigned duties.


* Maintain skills and knowledge.


* Coordinates the implementation of the plan of care for patients residing in SNF, NF, ICF or MR.

HOS RN FACILITY POC


* Organizes work schedule and utilizes time management to be able to attend all required meetings.


* Complies with agency infection control policies and protocols.


* Assist with orientation, teaching and training as requested.


* The clinical record shall contain notes for each service provided.

A clinical note will be completed for each visit made to a patient's home (including private residence, assisted living facility, group homes or skilled nursing facility) within 48 hours of the visit.


* Other duties as assigned by Regional Branch Director.

Qualifications

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:


* Help optimize the capital structure and support strategic initiatives.


* Maintains the agency's mission, philosophy and core values.


* Ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures regarding operations/processes, including but not limited to those regarding patient care, patient complaints, incidents, safety and emergency management.


* Always maintains patient confidentiality, including all HIPAA regulations.

Regulatory Requirements


* Licensed or registered in the state...