Registered Nurse

SUMMARY The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individual and families within their homes and communities. DUTIES obtains/receives physicians' orders as required. 3.

Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan. 4. Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers.

Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group. 5. Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient. 6. Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care. 7.

Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice Interdisciplinary Group Members to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver. 8. Attends interdisciplinary group meetings. Additional Duties 11.

Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy. 12. Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available. 13. Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required. 14.

Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes. 15. Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments. 16. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills nursing skills per competency checklist. 6.

Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently. 7. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, and/or transfer patients.

Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills. 8.

Maintains a current CPR certification. 9. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order. Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.

Work schedule 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Supplemental pay Bonus pay Benefits Flexible schedule Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Disability insurance 401(k) Referral program Paid time off Paid training Mileage reimbursement