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rn hospice house nights - Columbus, GA, United States - Columbus Hospice of GA & AL
Description
Job Details
Job Location
Columbus Hospice House - Columbus, GA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
2 Year Degree
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
6:45 pm - 7:15 am (3 nights/week)
Job Category
Hospice Care
Description
11/23/2021
Wage rate is determined by education (BSN) and number of years as a licensed RN
Essential Functions
Provide individualized nursing care in accordance with Hospice philosophies and standards; provide education to patients and families; conduct ongoing assessments throughout shift to effectively provide symptom management; count and accurately administer medications.
Takes all reasonable precautions to maintain privacy and non-disclosure of any confidential information about patients, other staff members, and the general operations of Columbus Hospice.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct
Supervise and direct patient care activities to the CNAs and LPNs, ensure that all assigned duties are completed. If assigned as Charge Nurse, directly supervise nurses and CNAs in patient care.
If immediate personnel action is required, the Charge Nurse has authority to initiate disciplinary actions pending review from Nurse Manager.
Indirect
Team Assistants, Housekeeping, Dietary, Maintenance staff.
Challenges in Position
12 hour shifts with 30-minute meal break on-site; weekend shifts required; holiday shifts required; work flexible work schedules.
On feet many hours, moving rapidly, evaluating situations as they occur, prioritizing and coordinating patient care activities to meet the needs of the patients.
Effectively handle high anxiety and emotions of patients and families, dealing with grief, death and dying on a daily basis.
Decision Making Latitude
Individual Decision Making Parameters
Act on physicians orders; use nursing judgment to assess PTs for critical changes, medication administration.
In Collaboration with Management
Anything not currently defined by the Nurse Practice Act, policies and procedures, state license regulations, or physician orders.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with professionalism and mutual respect for all.
Education and Experience
Associate's degree from two-year college or technical school, and one-year experience or training.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Vaccines
Valid COVID-19 vaccine required
Influenza vaccine during influenza season required
Valid Georgia Registered Nurse License
CPR Certification
Valid Drivers License preferred
Car Insurance per Columbus Hospice policy
Hospice and Palliative Care RN certification preferred
Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to professional students, medical students, employees, families and patients, and external customers.
Equipment and Machines Used
Computer Printer Medication infusion pumps
Telephone Fax Machine Medical equipment
Copier Medical gases Security Alarm System
Patient Call System Timekeeping System EMR System
Secure Staff Communication System
All other routine or specialized office or company equipment.
Position Requirements (not all-inclusive)
Provide individualized patient care to include the following:
Assessment of:
Patient- Both initial and ongoing, and of patient and family needs to include physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Accurate administration of medications; orders medications appropriately; counts controlled medications at shift change.Develop a comprehensive nursing and team care plan in conference with the other members of the
Interdisciplinary Team; updating the care plan weekly or more frequently if needed.
Seek optimal symptom and pain control for the patients through attentive and thorough examination and follow up.
Keep the attending physician apprised of patients status and request appropriate changes in care in accordance with established guidelines.
Coordinate with the Volunteer Coordinator in assigning, directing, and supporting volunteers.
Seek appropriate spiritual support for the patient/family through patients personal clergy or hospice chaplain.
Provide necessary on-going information, and teaching to the patient/family including hospice protocol, emergencies, and on-call procedures.
Solicit help from other members of the team as well as other agencies or organizations as appropriate.
Help patient/family to prepare for the death of the patient; maintain hope; encourage pre-planning.
Encourage family to actively participate in the patients care. Explain the need to destroy drugs after death occurs.
Support the family and volunteers with closure through the death process.
Accurate and timely recording of all phases of the patients care to include re-certification and physicians orders.
Participate in weekly IDTM meetings:
to include documenting on IDTM sheets any changes or problems.
Supervise LPNs, CNAs; in absence of managers supervise Team Assistants, Housekeeping, and Dietary.
Will participate in shift report for continuity of care; reporting pertinent changes and patient information to the oncoming shift.
Will assume Charge Nurse role as assigned:
Coordinates patient care by making staff assignments for RNs and CNAs.
Available to direct, advise and support staff in patient care decisions related to the plan of care and hospice philosophy.
Communicate with staff throughout the shift for updates on special patient issues or concerns.
In absence of Nurse Manager, coordinate admissions and discharges.
Communicate with Administrator on Call regarding problems or concerns that occur on the weekend and cannot wait until the next business day.
Effectively oversee staff productivity in absence of Nurse Manager.
Assigns extra tasks such as cleaning/organizing medication room:
cleaning kitchen cabinets/drawers; cleaning break room, reading education articles from the Education Notebook; etc.
Assure that staff follows the rules and policies of the hospice house.
Coordinate coverage on unit to ensure that all staff receives a meal break.
After-hours charge nurse is responsible for security of building: making sure all doors in hallways, kitchen and patient rooms are locked.
Maintain a patient caseload and provides services per plan of care.
Participate in hospice training as required, to include 15 hours of CEUs/year and competency check per policy.
Attend and/or participate in one Memorial Service per year
Participate in performance improvement activities
Participate in Joint Commission accreditation processes of Columbus Hospice and surveys by regulatory and other accrediting agencies
Attend mandatory in-service education and staff meetings.
Take all reasonable precautions to maintain privacy and non-disclosure of any confidential information about patients, other staff members, and the general operations of Columbus Hospice.
Complete all job responsibilities in a thorough and complete manner, utilizing good judgment in all aspects of the job.
When unsure of a directed task or any part of job responsibilities, proactively seek the assistance of immediate supervisor.
Ensure job responsibilities are met, including attendance requirements and prompt arrival at work.
Assist with special projects, as requested.
All other job duties as may be assigned.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, explosives, and risk of radiation.
Potential exposure to variable environments, cigarette smoke, and pets. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This job description is not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed.
