Per Diem RN position responsible for assessing and identifying patient/family needs, utilizing the nursing process, coordinating the Plan of Care with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), and providing palliative and supportive care to the patient/family unit.
Requirements
- Current license as RN in the state where the employee will be working
- Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross
- Minimum one (1) year nursing experience; hospice or hospital experience preferred
- Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system
- Mobile Driver - Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy
- Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule
- Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms
- Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written)
- Flexible schedule to meet the needs of Hospice House patients
- Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families
- Ability to physically access patient rooms, other areas of the Hospice House/Hospital/ALF, etc., and any home (i.e., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning) within any part of the service area
- Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
- Employees working at PACE, certification of completion of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs
- Cross training to hospice house or field (home/facility/admission) positions of equal licensure/certification and scope when census calls for flexible staffing
- Completes clinical admissions for all Company services including, but not limited to: Explains services to potential patients/families and addresses questions regarding patient fears, physical limitations, while putting the patient/family at ease; presents services in an empathetic and compassionate manner
- Identifies admission objections, concerns or other entry barriers and provides responses
- Educates patient/family on admission requirements and addresses immediate needs
- Completes informed consents and initial assessment according to regulations and Company policy
- Provides information to Physicians and initiates Plan of Care to address patient’s immediate needs
- Initiates skilled nursing interventions to prevent complications, alleviate symptoms and maximize physical and emotional comfort
- Obtains Physician orders
- Completes documentation per Company policy
- Acts as the Company representative at assigned facilities while facilitating referrals to all service lines; works closely with referring hospitals, physicians, facilities, patients, families, and the general public
- Communicates frequently with Admissions to ensure timely follow-up
- When assignment is complete, informs Admissions and prepares for next assignment
- Provides all necessary clinical communication timely using SBAR
- Discusses any potential needs with after-hours staff
- Obtains consents for services and arranges safe discharge in an efficient manner for referred and eligible patients while meeting productivity expectations
- Obtains medical record information for the referral
- Develops strong relationships with case managers, physicians, etc. at facilities
- Works with Professional Relations Representatives (PRRs) to provide education on all available services
- Provides care for any GIP patients in a hospital including daily visits, professional management, documentation and efficient discharge
