Staff RN III - Hospice - FT Days

Description The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit.Core CompetenciesAdheres to infection prevention guidelinesAdheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal careAssesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial statusCommunicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of careComplies with Joint Commission's national patient safety goalsComplies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goalsInterprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting processMaintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the professionParticipates in activities in alignment with the Magnet ModelParticipates in organizational activitiesParticipates in Peer ReviewParticipates in professional development activitiesPerforms as a preceptor in an active and engaged mannerProvides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundlesProvides patient and family education throughout the care of patientUses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needsUtilizes resources in an economical mannerUtilizes safe administration of medicationsUtilizes Safe Patient HandlingDepartment Specific CompetenciesAdheres to the telecommuting policy and obtains approval prior to usingAdheres to annual I will statements.Completes "HIS" documentation on admission and discharge from hospice.Complies with all Medicare regulations governing Hospice.Attends weekly IDG meetings, monthly staff meetings and hospice in-services.Administers medication subcutaneously via a pump for symptom managementRecognizes signs and symptoms of the dying process and educates families on what to expect during the end of life transition.Utilizes knowledge of medications and dosages used to treat symptoms commonly experienced during end of life.Communicates with the appropriate interdisciplinary team members any changes in patient's condition or psychosocial status and coordinates changes in support and services to provide maximum comfort and maintain quality of life.Updates the interdisciplinary plan of care every 2 weeks using the "PIG" format - Problem, Intervention, GoalParticipates in the monthly chart audit and peer review.Supervises and documents the hospice aide care plan every 2 weeks.EducationDegreeProgramCollege DiplomaNursingExperienceNumber of Years ExperienceType of Experience1Clinical experience in healthcareLicense / Certification RequirementsRegistered Nurse LicenseBCLS or ACLS CertificationDrivers license, auto insurance and reliable transportationCompensation Range$48.48 - $75.47 / Hour""