- Current NC license as a registered nurse
- Minimum 2-3 years' nursing experience required
- Active patient contact or completion of a nursing refresher course within the past 3 years
- CPR certification
- Knowledge of and commitment to the hospice philosophy of care
- Ability to work on an interdisciplinary team
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
- Willingness to work with patients/families regardless of race, color, creed, age or sexual orientation. Must respect their beliefs and philosophy with an attitude of openness and receptiveness
- Complete Hospice volunteer/staff training program
- Complete Hospice orientation program
- Obtain 12 hours of continuing education per year, including mandatory safety in-service
- Attend minimum of six staff meetings per year
- Attend assigned team meetings every two weeks
- Maintain CPR certification
- Assist in orienting new team members, as requested
- Participate in quality improvement program
- Adhere to strict confidentiality
- Adhere to safety policy and practices
- Complete employee time record accurately per policy
- Cooperate with all government agencies and outside auditors
- Assist with updating policies and procedures, as appropriate
- Complete annual TB screening
- Assure all license, certifications, continuing education information and any other required documentation are submitted to human resources and kept current
- Maintain up-to-date documentation required and specified in Hospice policy and procedure
- Perform other duties assigned by supervisor
- Conduct admission assessments
- Establish plan of care for new patients in coordination with interdisciplinary team
- Follow and update plan of care established by the interdisciplinary team with goals defined by the patient/family and the hospice team
- Assure nursing services (treatment of symptoms, preventive measures, etc.) are provided according to the plan of care, as indicated
- Make assignments and supervise patient care provided by volunteers and staff members
- Continually reassess patient needs, making changes in plan of care as indicated
- Notify physician and appropriate staff members of change in patient condition
- Make referrals to other services as needed in coordination with social worker
- Provide patient/family with information concerning the disease process, the dying process, the regimen of treatment, and alternative methods of care
- Respond to questions honestly and realistically
- Help the patient/family to make informed choices
- Promote independence and responsibility throughout the course of the disease
- Actively listen to patient and family concerns
- Support individual coping mechanisms
- Provide services at the time of death
- Notify staff of patient death in accordance with policy
- Assure medications are administered accurately, on a timely basis and in accordance with physician's orders
- Respond promptly to all emergency situations
- Maintain constant vigilance over patients, insuring necessary safety precautions are taken
- Follow all infection control procedures
- Supervise nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, and volunteers on duty
- Assure facility is secured per safety policies and procedures after hours and on weekends
- Assure facility environment is appropriate to promote privacy and solace for all patients
- Assure patient/facility laundry is appropriately cleaned and restocked
- Speech and hearing skills necessary for telephone interaction and face to face contact
- Visual acuity to read chart and physician's orders
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Manual dexterity to establish IV sites, manipulate tubing, and other patient care supplies
- With assistance, ability to lift and support an average of 150 pounds
- Ability to sit as required to perform duties
- Ability to pull/push, and bend frequently
- Ability to squat, kneel, climb, and balance
- Must have an automobile with required insurance coverage and state driver's license (if driving while on duty)
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Description
POSITION: Registered Nurse/Patient Care Unit
REPORTS TO: Patient Care Unit Coordinator/ Vice President of Nursing Services
FLSA STATUS: o non-exempt
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide direct patient care and supervise care provided in the patient care unit setting
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
