Hospice RN On-Call
Company: AVIANT HEALTHCARE LLC
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionQUALIFICATIONS:Registered Nurse from an
accredited program currently licensed and in good standing with the
respective State Board of Nursing. At least 1-year experience in
nursing in an acute care setting and 1-year experience in home
health, hospice or comparable experience is preferred. Desire to
learn and demonstration of aptitude for the hospice philosophy and
comfort care required. Must have the ability to work cooperatively
with other disciplines including, social workers, chaplains, CNA's
and volunteers. Hospice and Palliative Care certification
preferred, or the understanding that this must be obtained within 6
months of being eligible to sit for the certification
test.RESPONSIBILITIES:It is the responsibility of the Care
Manager/RN to coordinate and to ensure the highest level of hospice
care is provided to patients and families.The CM/RN works in
conjunction with the Executive Director/Director of Clinical
Services and the Interdisciplinary Team to:
- Provide coordination and completion of admissions in a timely
manner
- Assess patient for appropriateness for admission to hospice
using the LCD's, federal and state regulations, Hospice policy and
procedures, and clinical knowledge base as guidelines
- Report to ED/DCS, Medical Director and patient PCP on patient
condition and status at admission
- Provide hands-on clinical nursing, interacting with patients,
family, physicians, Interdisciplinary Team members, and other
health care professionals involved in the patient's care.
- Assess and coordinate a pain/symptom management program
formulated with the participation of family and patient, attending
physician and the Interdisciplinary Team, utilizing pharmacological
and non-pharmacological methods of pain/symptom control to enhance
quality of life.
- Assist in facilitating freedom of choice, relief of suffering
and death with dignity for patients facing end of life issues
- Educate patient and family on the disease process and
expectation related to the disease progression
- Provide support and education for families based on the hospice
philosophy of care. Care includes physical, psychological,
spiritual and financial comfort.
- Participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings and up-dates the
Plan of Care (POC) for assigned patients based on identified
problems and needs
- Ensure patient care is delivered at the appropriate level of
care with coordination of PCP and medical director, provide
management of medication profile to prevent poly-pharmacy and
ensure optimal symptom management
- Manage medication profile to ensure hospice is providing
medications related to disease process and symptom management
- Ensure all services provided are in accordance with the
patient's POC
- Ensure the POC involves the active participation of the
patient, family, PCP and the Interdisciplinary Team
- Provide team members with appropriate information to coordinate
all services related to hospice care for assigned patients.
Coordination of services include communicating and making
assignments for visiting nurses, home health aide/homemaker,
chaplain, social worker, volunteer and ancillary services, as well
as, ordering medications and Durable Medical Equipment, and
supplies
- Provide consultation and supervision to all CNAs and LPNs
involved in the care of the patient
- Participate in the performance evaluation of clinical members
of LPN(s) and CNA(s) involved with the care of case load.
- Assist with the orientation of clinical members participating
in the care of the assigned caseload
- Provide care to manage patient
- Utilize the medication formulary whenever possible for the
management of patient symptoms
- Triage scheduling and symptom management calls from members of
IDT
- Report to ED/DCS as patient condition changes, changes in the
patient condition that require change in level of care
- Ensure cost effective practices by self and others
- Participate in the QAPI program
- Participates in Community Education
- Implements practices that ensures Family Satisfaction measures
exceed national benchmarksPROFESSIONALISM:
- Work as a team member at all times and uphold the Hospice Code
of Ethics.
- Ensures a patient centered culture through CARE (C*ompassion,
Advocate, Respect, and E*ducate)
- Work as a team member to fulfill all aspects of Our Gold
Standards on a daily basis.
- Provides a positive image of Hospice at all times.
- Balances team and individual responsibilities.
- Promote professional standards of behavior and ensure all staff
members are aware of their personal accountability and
responsibilities.
- Adheres to all HIPPA, HITECH, EPHI and company policies and
procedures regarding patient protected information.ORIENTATION AND
TRAINING:Hospice will provide orientation and training, as
necessary, to assist the Care Manager/RN in performing the
responsibilities listed above. Training may be in-house or outside
seminars. Evidence of orientation and training will become part of
the personnel file.ON CALL:The Care Manager may be on call
according to a rotating schedule based on patients' needs to ensure
continuous care coverage. During the hours when on call, the Care
Manager is expected to follow On Call Protocol and to respond to
all calls and messages within 15 minutes.JOB REQUIREMENTS:Job
requires the ability to:
- Access patients' residence and all rooms therein
- Reliable transportation
- Communicate effectively with patient/families both verbally and
written
- Communicate the mission and vision of the hospiceWORK
CONDITIONS:May require sitting or standing for prolonged periods of
time. Driving/travel required. May require occasional lifting,
pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs.ACCOUNTABILITY:Reports directly to
the Director of Clinical Services/Executive DirectorJob Type:
Full-timeCOVID-19 considerations:PPE provided.
Keywords: AVIANT HEALTHCARE LLC, Las Vegas , Hospice RN On-Call, Healthcare , Las Vegas, Nevada
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