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The Per Diem RN is responsible for assessing and identifying patient/family needs, utilizing the nursing process, coordinating the Plan of Care with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), and providing palliative and supportive care to the patient/family unit.
Qualifications: • Current license as RN in the state where the employee will be working • Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross • Minimum one (1) year nursing experience; hospice or hospital experience preferred • Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system • Mobile Driver - Valid driver's license and automobile insurance per Company policy • Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule • Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms • Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written) • Flexible schedule to meet the needs of Hospice House patients • Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families • Ability to physically access patient rooms, other areas of the Hospice House/Hospital/ALF, etc., and any home (i.e., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning) • Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation • Employees working at PACE, certification of completion of Alzheimers Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.
Some locations may require: • Cross training to hospice house or field (home/facility/admission) positions of equal licensure/certification and scope when census calls for flexible staffing • Completes clinical admissions for all Company services including: • Explains services to potential patients/families and addresses questions regarding patient fears, physical limitations, while putting the patient/family at ease • Identifies admission objections, concerns or other entry barriers and provides responses • Educates patient/family on admission requirements and addresses immediate needs • Completes informed consents and initial assessment according to regulations and Company policy • Provides information to Physicians and initiates Plan of Care to address patient's immediate needs • Initiates skilled nursing interventions to prevent complications, alleviate symptoms and maximize physical and emotional comfort • Obtains Physician orders • Completes documentation per Company policy • Acts as the Company representative at assigned facilities while facilitating referrals to all service lines; works closely with referring hospitals, physicians, facilities, patients, families, and the general public • Communicates frequently with Admissions to ensure timely follow-up • When assignment is complete, informs Admissions and prepares for next assignment • Provides all necessary clinical communication timely using SBAR • Discusses any potential needs with after-hours staff • Obtains consents for services and arranges safe discharge in an efficient manner for referred and eligible patients while meeting productivity expectations • Obtains medical record information for the referral • Develops strong relationships with case managers, physicians, etc. at facilities • Works with Professional Relations Representatives (PRRs) to provide education on all available services • Provides care for any GIP patients in a hospital including daily visits, professional management, documentation and efficient discharge
Competencies: • Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position
Responsibilities of all employees: • Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients • Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse • Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices • Observe the Companys health, safety and security practices • Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company • Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner • Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations • Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels • Improve own professional knowledge and skill level • Advance electronic media skills • Support Company research and educational activities • Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally • Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position
Job Responsibilities: • Provides and manages direct care to patients and families as part of Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), incorporating psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, physical and biological components, and appropriate nursing intervention and follow-up • Coordinates the Plan of Care, ensuring that an individualized Plan of Care is developed that accurately reflects the patient's evolving needs • Educates patient, family, caregivers and other health professionals about disease process and decline, palliative interventions, care giving, dying process and safety practices • Reports changes in the patient's condition to appropriate members of the IDG or other health professionals • Participates with the IDG to evaluate hospice referrals/admissions for level of care appropriateness • Attends patient deaths; prepares body for transport; oversees disposal of medications • Provides appropriate bereavement interventions to the family and caregiver in conjunction with psychosocial staff • Presents concise and pertinent oral and written reports to IDG; respects and encourages input from all disciplines • Communicates accurately and completely to physicians, staff members, patients, families, and supervisors; utilizes positive approaches when working with others • Supervises patient care given by other nursing team members (i.e., LPNs, Hospice Aides, and contract nurses) • During times of emergencies (i.e. Hurricanes, etc.), the Triage RN may be required to report to work at a location designated by the company, to ensure continuity of services. This may include reporting to work ahead of your scheduled date/time due to planned lock down of unit, and staying overnight(s) based on duration of emergency • Performs other duties as assigned
Physical Demands for Post Offer/Pre-Placement: While performing the duties of this job, the following abilities are required: see; hear; talk; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel. Frequently required to: stand; sit; reach with hands/arms; lift; bend; balance. Occasionally required to: pull; push; stoop/crouch; kneel; climb stairs.
Compensation: Pay Rate: $45.00
This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy. All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/