Job Description
Job Description
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.
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 volunteerAssesses the client and family within 24 hours of admission to HospiceProvides skilled nursing care as determined by the IDG plan of care.Provides education to client, families and / or others in care techniques specific for clientServes as client / family advocate by maintaining regular communication with physicians and any other resources when neededParticipates in providing bereavement support to clients and familiesDocuments and ensures appropriate use of medications, DME and suppliesParticipates in weekly meetings and IDG meetingsProvides an appropriate care plan and leaves in the home for other staff members and contract staff personnelMonitors the recertification / reauthorization processAccurately documents and follow through with the revocation processReports regularly to the Hospice Administrator, client updates and reports statusMaintains confidentiality in all aspects of the jobPromotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and co-workersMay complete In-Home Aide annual performance appraisals and assist with yearly competency testingParticipates in on-call rotationParticipates in performance improvement initiatives as requestedMay participate in orientation of new staffMay act as a preceptor for new staffRepresents the nursing profession in a positive mannerMay participate in community educational activities as neededPromotes and participates in professional development for nursing and palliative carePerforms additional duties as requestedRequirements : Qualifications :
Active NC nursing licenseFunction as a core member of the IDGAbility to speak in front of groupsMaintain high-quality customer service approachADN requiredAt least one year of hospice or home health nursing experience preferredPossess active listening and excellent assessment skillsWorking knowledge of a variety of computer programs desiredPhysical 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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