To plan, coordinate and provide hospice care in accordance with the request of care, patient's plan of care.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Hours: Full Time from 5:00pm to 9:00am- Monday to Friday
OR Part time: 2 to 3 days/week (same ours)
Coordinates hospice care by working with other team members as well as with the patients/family members to ensure needs are met.
Evaluate the effectiveness of hospice services to the patient and family on an ongoing basis.
Perform evaluations for hospice care along with informational visits as needed.
Utilize the nursing process to provide professional nursing care.
Consult with the attending physician and Hospice Medical Director concerning changes in patients’ condition requiring order changes and/or changes in the plan of care.
Coordinate patient services with other members of the IDG as well as contracted services, when needed.
Submit complete, accurate and relevant clinical notes in a timely manner.
Submit workflow on call reports.
Participate in IDG and case conferences as needed.
Discuss with the supervisor if IDG determines that the patient would benefit from contracted services.
Take responsibility for ensuring patients’ plans of care are kept current.
Performs on-call duties (including holidays) per policy and agency need.
Actively participates in QAPI meetings and activities.
Participate in staff development meeting.
Continually strive to improve his/her nursing care skills by attending in-service education, through formal education, attendance at workshops, conferences, active participation in professional and related organizations and/or individual research and reading.
Provide education to patients/family members regarding the dying process, plan of care and offers guidance with healthcare decisions.
Provide dietary counseling, taking into account health issues and dietary changes at the end of life.
Perform death visit per agency’s policy.
Participate in the patient’s discharge planning process.
Maintain an on-going knowledge of current drug therapy.
Adhere to Federal, state and accreditation requirements including Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
May be requested by a supervisor to fill in for the other nurses.
Conduct an initial as well as ongoing comprehensive assessment of the patients.
Obtain a medical history from the patient and/or a family member particularly as it relates to the present condition.
Additional duties as needed
Requirements:
1. Must be a graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
2. Must be licensed in the State of Virginia as a Registered Nurse.
Rate: Flat fee on call coverage @$50/day and needed visit rates are paid per visit . TBD
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN
Pay: From $50.00 per day
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- McLean, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road
