Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice Homecare - Weekday Evenings (Greenville)
Company: Prisma Health
Location: Greenville
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
The hospice registered nurse utilizes the nursing process to
provide hospice and palliative care to the terminally ill patient,
regardless of their age, and supportive care to the patient's
family.
Adheres to all compliance and policy and procedure requirements of
the organization including, but not limited to: licensure renewal,
assigned training, employee health screenings, time and attendance
policy, dress code policy, patient confidentiality, infection
control, medication administration. Demonstrates knowledge of
regulatory agency requirements (The Joint Commission, DHEC).
Provides care within the scope of the SC Nursing Practice Act.
This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $10,000 for
external candidates through March 1, 2023.
Accountabilities
Assessment and Planning : The successful Primary RN will assess
patient physiological, psychosocial, developmental, environmental
needs, and the families' need for supportive care; and based upon
that assessment will offer input into the interdisciplinary Plan of
Care: -a. -Demonstrates -the ability to perform a physical
assessment based on the -patient's age and developmental level. -b.
Performs a thorough pain and other symptom assessment and utilizes
the symptom management -medical authorization guidelines to guide
care plan and interventions. -c. Considers the physical, emotional
and spiritual aspects of the patient/family when assessing clients
needs. -d. Documents assessment appropriately in the medical record
in a clear and concise manner. -e. Provides accurate assessment to
physician in a timely manner. -f. Develops a nursing plan of care
and a CNA plan of care, as needed, that are individualized, seeking
input from the patient and family. -g. -Monitors -and updates the
nursing and the CNA plans of care -basing updates on changing
patient status and changing family needs. -h. -Monitors -the
patient's/family's need for additional services and -refers
appropriately to other members of the hospice team. -i. Assess for
and provides education to patient/family using verbal and written
information. -j. Develops a plan of care for the time of death that
meets the express wishes of the patient/family.
Implementation: -The Hospice RN competently performs appropriate
nursing interventions with thorough and timely documentation in
patient's chart.: -a. Uses critical thinking skills in problem
solving. -b. Demonstrates clinical competency and is knowledgeable
regarding agency's clinical procedures. -c. Reports assessment
findings and changes in patient's condition to physician resulting
in successful management of patient's symptoms, makes
recommendation based upon sound nursing judgement. -d. Utilizes
standing orders and medical authorization guidelines to
appropriately guide practice. -e. Recognizes the family
decision-making role and patient's right to self-determination. -f.
Demonstrates time management and organizational skills with the
ability to prioritize multiple tasks.g. Utilizes appropriately the
other members of the interdisciplinary team both as resources and
as consultants.h. Oversees the CNA's performance of the
interventions in -Plan of Care according to requirements 100% of
the time.i. Documentation reflects -timeliness, completeness,
clarity and -accuracy. All documentation is complete by the
workday.j. Demonstrates safe and effective nursing care, as defined
by facility's policies and -procedures.
Bereavement: -The Hospice RN understands the importance of
continued support for the family during the process of
bereavement.a. Initiates bereavement follow-up with patient's
family, supporting the bereavement POC. b. Attends funeral,
visitations or memorial services whenever possible .c. Attends
scheduled bereavement program events, supporting those families
served.d. Is -knowledgeable -concerning the process of grief/loss
and -demonstrates appropriate supportive interventions.
Agency Needs : The successful nurse performs the following tasks in
support of the general needs of the department. : a. Is thoroughly
familiar with dept. policies and procedures and demonstrates
compliance with hospice standards of care.
b. Participates in review of quality data and makes recommendations
for improvement c. Performs admission, evaluation visits and
consultative services as requested d. Works on various projects and
committees as requested e. Educates the public regarding end-of
life issues. f. Assists with the orientation and training of
students/new employees/Volunteers
Evaluation: The Hospice RN uses sound nursing judgment to evaluate
the effectiveness of specific interventions and the resulting
movement toward goals. The evaluation process is reflected by
documentation of the following: a. Patient's response to any
treatment and/or medication administered. Patient's disease
progression and family's response to change. Patient's progress
toward goals and achieved outcomes. Patient/Family response to
teaching. Family Caregiver's potential and current ability to cope
with the physical and emotional demands of their role in patient's
care. Need for team conference or consultation. Consultation and
discussion of the case at IDG Care Meeting. Cultural needs and/or
developmental needs when evaluating the response to Plan of
Care.
Continuity: -The Hospice RN facilitates continuity of care with
other team members and other agencies through accurate and timely
exchange of information: -a. Communicates on a regular basis with
all staff/volunteers regarding patient status -b. Communicates with
physicians and others, as needed, to coordinate and ensure -quality
-care.c. Attends and participates in team meetings, briefings and
other related activities. -d. Provides ongoing communication with
all Hospice team members. Initiates POC at time of death and
notifies all appropriate persons/agencies. Completes all discharge
paperwork. -e. Communicates verbally and in writing with pharmacy,
DME vendors, material mgt.,and insurance companies to help control
agency costs. -f. Documents all clinical findings, interventions,
physician orders, changes in the Plan of Care telephone calls, team
conferences and referrals clearly and in a timely manner.
Teamwork: -The Hospice RN participates as a member of the team
supporting the mission and goals of the agency through the
following activities: -a. Participates in IDG care planning,
offering insights and knowledge to other team members in a
supportive manner -b. Recognizes the value of the interdisciplinary
approach to care utilizing/referring to the other team members
appropriately -c. Recognizes the influence of beliefs, and cultures
on behaviors and accepts strengths and limitations in others for
both clients and co-workers -d. Works toward the resolution of
interpersonal conflicts -e. Uses words that express respect,
patience and understanding in all interactions with others. -f.
Demonstrates the ability to maintain an effective
nurse-patient/family relationship using clear professional
boundaries. -g. Uses listening skills that indicate understanding
and promotes accurate interpretation of others' concerns,
motivation and feelings -h. Consistently offers and provides help
when others are in need of assistance, information or direction -i.
Offers positive participation in staff meetings. -j. Seeks
opportunities to collaborate and to keep all team members
informed
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor,
manager, director or executive.
Minimum Education
Associate's Degree- Nursing
Minimum Experience
2 years- Acute Care Nursing -
Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses
RN - REGISTERED NURSE - (Code NLRN)
South Carolina Driver's License
Other Required Experience
BSN- Preferred
Proof of current auto liability coverage- Required
Must be willing to travel and have reliable personal transporation-
Required
Experience in hospice or other home care services - Preferred -
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
Home Health Roper MT
Facility
1067 Hospice - Upstate
Department
10676050 Nursing Service
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Now is the perfect time to join Prisma Health if you are an
experienced RN with a minimum of 1-year acute care experience and
licensed in South Carolina! We offer up to a $30,000 sign-on bonus
for eligible full-time positions and $10,000 for part-time
positions (minimum of 20 hours per week). Prisma Health requires a
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