Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Hospice - PRN Variable

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

The hospice registered nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide hospice and palliative care to the terminally ill patient, regardless of their age, and supportive care to the patient's family in the Hospice House.

Adheres to all compliance and policy and procedure requirements of the organization including, but not limited to : licensure renewal, assigned training, employee health screenings, time and attendance policy, dress code policy, patient confidentiality, infection control, medication administration.

Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory agency requirements (The Joint Commission, DHEC). Provides care within the scope of the SC Nursing Practice Act.

Accountabilities

Assessment and Planning

a. Assesses patient physiological, psychosocial, developmental, environmental needs, and the

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u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 input into the interdisciplinary Plan of Care based on assessments. Provides assessment to

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b. Develops an individualized nursing and a CNA plan of care, as needed, seeking input from the

u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 patient and family. Monitors and updates the plans of care, as needed, due to changes in status

u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 and family needs.

c. Assess for, and provides education to, patient / family. Monitors the patient's / family's need for

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d. Develops a plan of care for the time of death that meets the express wishes of the patient / family.

Implementation

a.Performs appropriate nursing interventions with thorough and timely documentation in patient's

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b. Reports assessment findings and changes in patient's condition to physician; u00A0makes

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c. Recognizes the family decision-making role and patient's right to self-determination.

d. Oversees CNA's performance of the Plan of Care according to requirements.

Evaluation

Evaluates the the effectiveness of specific interventions and the resulting movement toward goals. The evaluation process is reflected by patient's response to any treatment and / or medication administered, patient's disease progression and family's response to change, patient's progress toward goals and achieved outcomes, patient / family response to teaching, family caregiver's potential and current ability to cope with the physical and emotional demands of their role in patient's care, and cultural needs and / or developmental needs. u00A0

Bereavement

Understands the importance of continued support for the family during the process of bereavement through bereavement follow-up with patient's family, supporting the bereavement POC, attending funeral, visitations or memorial services whenever possible, and attending scheduled bereavement program events, supporting those families served.

Is knowledgeable of the process of grief / loss and demonstrates appropriate supportive interventions.

Continuity

a. Facilitates continuity of care with other team members and other agencies through accurate and

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u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 regarding patient status. Communicates with physicians and others, as needed, to coordinate and

u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 ensure quality care. Provides ongoing communication with all Hospice team members. Attends

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b. Communicates verbally and in writing with pharmacy, DME vendors, material management and insurance

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c. Documents all clinical findings, interventions, physician orders, changes in the Plan of Care, u00A0telephone calls, team conferences and referrals.

d. Initiates POC at time of death and notifies all appropriate persons / agencies. Completes all u00A0 discharge paperwork.

Agency Needs

Performs the following tasks in support of the general needs of the department :

a. Participates in review of quality data and makes appropriate recommendations for improvement.

b. Performs admission, evaluation visits and consultative services as requested.

c. Works on various projects and committees as requested.

d. Educates the public regarding end-of life issues.

e. Assists with the orientation and training of students / new employees / Volunteers.

Supervisory / Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Education

Associate's Degree- Nursing

Minimum Experience

No experience required.

2 years- Acute Care Nursing is preferred.

Required Certifications / Registrations / Licenses

RN - REGISTERED NURSE - (Code NLRN)

Valid driver u2019s license, an acceptable motor vehicle record as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart, and a certificate of auto insurance.

Other Required Experience

BSN- Preferred

Experience in hospice or other home care services- Preferred u00A0

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Hospice Of The Foothills

Facility

1067 Hospice - Upstate

Department

10696050 Nursing Service

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Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

The hospice registered nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide hospice and palliative care to the terminally ill patient, regardless of their age, and supportive care to the patient's family in the Hospice House.

Adheres to all compliance and policy and procedure requirements of the organization including, but not limited to : licensure renewal, assigned training, employee health screenings, time and attendance policy, dress code policy, patient confidentiality, infection control, medication administration.

Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory agency requirements (The Joint Commission, DHEC). Provides care within the scope of the SC Nursing Practice Act.

Accountabilities

Assessment and Planning

a. Assesses patient physiological, psychosocial, developmental, environmental needs, and the

u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 families' need for supportive care. Considers the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of the

u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 patient / family when assessing the patient's needs. Assesses pain and other symptoms. Offers

u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 input into the interdisciplinary Plan of Care based on assessments. Provides assessment to

u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 physician. Documents assessments in the medical record .

b. Develops an individualized nursing and a CNA plan of care, as needed, seeking input from the

u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 patient and family. Monitors and updates the plans of care, as needed, due to changes in status

u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 and family needs.

c. Assess for, and provides education to, patient / family. Monitors the patient's / family's need for

u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 additional services and refers to other members of the hospice team.

d. Develops a plan of care for the time of death that meets the express wishes of the patient / family.

Implementation

a.Performs appropriate nursing interventions with thorough and timely documentation in patient's

u00A0 u00A0 chart. u00A0Utilizes standing orders and medical authorization guidelines to guide practice.

b. Reports assessment findings and changes in patient's condition to physician; u00A0makes

u00A0 u00A0 recommendations.

c. Recognizes the family decision-making role and patient's right to self-determination.

d. Oversees CNA's performance of the Plan of Care according to requirements.

Evaluation

Evaluates the the effectiveness of specific interventions and the resulting movement toward goals. The evaluation process is reflected by patient's response to any treatment and / or medication administered, patient's disease progression and family's response to change, patient's progress toward goals and achieved outcomes, patient / family response to teaching, family caregiver's potential and current ability to cope with the physical and emotional demands of their role in patient's care, and cultural needs and / or developmental needs. u00A0

Bereavement

Understands the importance of continued support for the family during the process of bereavement through bereavement follow-up with patient's family, supporting the bereavement POC, attending funeral, visitations or memorial services whenever possible, and attending scheduled bereavement program events, supporting those families served.

Is knowledgeable of the process of grief / loss and demonstrates appropriate supportive interventions.

Continuity

a. Facilitates continuity of care with other team members and other agencies through accurate and

u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 timely exchange of information. u00A0Communicates on a regular basis with all staff / volunteers

u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 regarding patient status. Communicates with physicians and others, as needed, to coordinate and

u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 ensure quality care. Provides ongoing communication with all Hospice team members. Attends

u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 and participates in u00A0 team meetings, briefings and other related activities.

b. Communicates verbally and in writing with pharmacy, DME vendors, material management and insurance

u00A0 u00A0 u00A0 companies to help control agency costs.

c. Documents all clinical findings, interventions, physician orders, changes in the Plan of Care, u00A0telephone calls, team conferences and referrals.

d. Initiates POC at time of death and notifies all appropriate persons / agencies. Completes all u00A0 discharge paperwork.

Agency Needs

Performs the following tasks in support of the general needs of the department :

a. Participates in review of quality data and makes appropriate recommendations for improvement.

b. Performs admission, evaluation visits and consultative services as requested.

c. Works on various projects and committees as requested.

d. Educates the public regarding end-of life issues.

e. Assists with the orientation and training of students / new employees / Volunteers.

Supervisory / Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Education

Associate's Degree- Nursing

Minimum Experience

No experience required.

2 years- Acute Care Nursing is preferred.

Required Certifications / Registrations / Licenses

RN - REGISTERED NURSE - (Code NLRN)

Valid driver u2019s license, an acceptable motor vehicle record as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart, and a certificate of auto insurance.

Other Required Experience

BSN- Preferred

Experience in hospice or other home care services- Preferred u00A0

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Hospice Of The Foothills

Facility

1067 Hospice - Upstate

Department

10696050 Nursing Service

Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple : to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.