PRN Registered Nurse- Hospice
Company: Mercy Medical Center Home Health and Hospice
Location: Canton
Posted on: June 22, 2022
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Job Description:
Agency:
Mercy Medical Center Home Health and Hospice
Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute
care providers. We're dedicated to the growth and development of
our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like
they are our own FAMILY.
Note: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), in
collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC), require COVID-19 vaccinations for all Medicare and Medicaid
certified providers. Based on this regulation, all of our employees
must be fully vaccinated or have a valid exemption.
Work schedule: PRN
HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
As a Registered Nurse (RN), Hospice the work you do every day makes
a difference in the lives of our patients. Our nurses give our
patients the greatest gift - the ability to spend enhanced quality
time with their loved ones in their preferred environment.
As a RN you will have the opportunity to provide one on one patient
care and work at the top of your license. You will utilize your
clinical skills in providing end of life care as directed by an
attending physician. You'll be part of an interdisciplinary team
that focuses on providing compassionate quality care to our
patients.
WHAT WE OFFER:
We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial
incentives. Our benefits package is also competitive in the market.
We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility
for you to select what works best for you. Eligible teammates will
also receive paid time off, opportunity to participate in 401k,
company paid life insurance and access to a robust Employee
Assistance Program.
HOW YOU'LL WORK:
You'll oversee the overall care of the patient from beginning to
end of life. You will observe and monitor the patient to determine
if the level of care being provided meets the patients' needs. You
will work autonomously and be responsible for all practices and
duties within the scope of practice outlined by the state.
MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Plan of Care: Evaluate the treatment and medical condition of the
patient according to the plan of care. Individualize the plan of
care and make adjustments as needs change.
Minimize Patient Risk: Update all doctor orders in patient chart
and administer medication as prescribed by the physician.
Continuity of Care: Manage multi-disciplinary care as applicable
while promoting continuity of care with appropriate admissions,
transfers, and discharges.
Family Educator/Advocate: Counsel patient and family on the
disease/progression and incorporate patient and family in
development of plan of care. Listen to patient and family
members.
Policies: Completes all clinical documentation following agency
protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
Operations: Oversee and supervise total care of patient provided by
nurse aides and LPNs. Attend in-service training and mandatory
agency meetings.
HARD & SOFT SKILLS:
Compassionate communicator with a positive attitude.
Patience is a virtue when working with patients, families,
physicians, and coworkers.
Attention to detail is critical, as is being observant and
following directions.
REQUIREMENTS:
Registered Nurse with current license in the state of
employment.
Minimum one-year experience as an RN in an acute care setting is
preferred.
Hospice experience is desired.
Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a
driver
Capable of all physical demands
We are proud to be part of the Alternate Solutions Health Network
family.
We'll help you put your passion for patient care to work. Apply
today!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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