Hospice RN (per-diem)
Job Location:
Walla Walla, WA - USA
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Job Summary
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Summary
The Hospice Nurse is responsible for the total direct nursing care of all hospice patients within established standards of hospice care inclusive of admission case management and float nurse responsibilities. The Hospice Nurse also serves as a liaison between patients and families as well as community partners and referral sources and Walla Walla Community Hospice. The Hospice Nurse may fulfill any one of the roles assignments below and may float between assignments based on patient care needs.
Admission RN
TheAdmission Nurse is responsible for ensuring safe and timely access to Hospice services through the initiation of admission in accordance with regulatory requirements and established processes.
Float RN
The float RN provides hospice nursing support as needed based on fluctuating volume of patient care demands. This could include assignment to admissions routine visit support urgent visits ongoing case management or liaising as needed.
RN Case Manager
The Hospice RN Case Manager (RNCM) is responsible for the overall management of all nursing care for assigned patients. The RNCM serves as a core member of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) responsible for providing holistic care to patients and families consistent with the hospice philosophy of care and in accordance with Medicare CoPs along with applicable federal and state regulations.
RN Liaison
Responsible for ensuring patients referred to Walla Walla Community Hospice have a smooth transition to hospice care in the care setting of their choice educating community partners physicians and other health care workers about Hospice. The nurse liaison is responsible for growth of referral base and consistent improvement in community reputation as a leader in Hospice Care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing care consistent with hospice standards of practice.
- Perform comprehensive physical psychosocial and environmental assessments.
- Assess and evaluate clinical presentation in accordance with Hospice LCDs and communicate findings with Hospice Physician for determination of initial and ongoing eligibility.
- Manage pain and symptoms utilizing pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
- Plans implements and evaluates patient care incorporating patient and others involved in care.
- Maintains competencies in pain management symptom management infusion care wound care nursing assessment medications etc.
- Provides patient and caregiver training to promote independence and dignity at end-of-life and enable caregivers to provide safe and effective care.
- Respond at time of client death to pronounces death per procedure notifies appropriate agencies and provides bereavement support to family members during immediate bereavement period.
- Provides meaningful observations and skilled assessments; completes accurate documentation timely.
- Communicates with attending physicians WWCH staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient and their caregivers.
- Participates as an engaged member of the IDT/G and contributes to care planning to provide optimal end of life support.
- Report safety concerns and adverse events timely.
- Participate in on-call rotation which may include evenings and weekends as needed.
- Complete all required trainings and staff meetings.
- Participate in agency and community programs as required to promote professional growth and understanding of hospice care.
- Accountability for HIPAA privacy and security standards within the organization
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies
- Knowledgeable in the principles and practices of professional nursing.
- Knowledge of hospice philosophy and end-of-life care principles.
- Strong assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Professional communication skills including strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Emotional resilience and ability to support families during crisis.
- Collaborative interdisciplinary teamwork.
- Ethical judgement and accountability.
- Knowledgeable regarding regulatory requirements (Medicare CoPs WA/OR hospice regulations).
- Demonstrate effective time management and ability to work autonomously with accountability for work product.
- Working knowledge of DME supplies medications etc. typical in hospice care
- Proficiency with MS O365 applications.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Successful completion of an accredited RN program qualifying graduates to sit for NCLEC.
- Current RN licensure in WA and Oregon (or ability to obtain).
- Valid CPR
- Drivers License reliable transportation and auto insurance.
- BSN/MSN
- 2 years of related nursing experience
- Kneeling
- Pushing Pulling
- Crawling Climbing Twisting
- Reaching above shoulders
- Carrying/Lifting: 21-50 lbs.
- Standing Walking Sitting
- Bending Stooping twisting
- Keyboarding Grasping Handling
- Repetitive Motion/Wrist
- NA
Salary and Benefits
- Paid sick leave per WA/OR state requirements
- Meaningful work providing compassionate care at the end of life.
- Collaborative and supportive interdisciplinary team environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
About Company
Hospice of Grace & Palliative Care is the leading Hospice and Palliative Care provider in Los Angeles. All of our team members are Hospice and Palliative Care certified from their respective organizations.
