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Heartland of Perrysburg

Hospice RN - Ohio

Heartland of Perrysburg, Jackson, Ohio, United States, 45640

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Client Name Heartland Hospice - Jackson Job Type Travel Offering Nursing Profession RN Specialty Hospice Job ID 31312329 Job Title Hospice RN - Ohio Weekly Pay $2106.0

Shift Details

Shift Day - 8x5 - 08AM Scheduled Hours 40

Job Order Details

Start Date 04/21/2025 End Date 07/19/2025 Duration 13 Week(s)

Job Description Job Title: Hospice Registered Nurse

Job Specialty: Clinical Operations

Job Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week

Experience: Minimum of one year as an RN, preferably in acute care hospital, oncology, long-term care, hospice, or home health. School internships and clinical hours may be considered as experience in individual cases.

License: Current license to practice nursing in the state of employment

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

Must-Have: - Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families - Understanding of hospice care principles - Excellent patient assessment skills - Proficiency in general nursing practices - Knowledge of managed care principles and regulatory guidelines (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid) - Effective communication and documentation skills - Ability to operate nursing assessment tools and use computers and other office equipment - Own transportation for work with a valid driver's license and auto insurance

Job Description:

- Provide direct patient care services to hospice patients and supportive care to their families. - Manage an interdisciplinary team consisting of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and support staff. - Implement the Hospice Plan of Care as prescribed by the physician. - Document the highest quality of care in accordance with the Plan of Care. - Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments. - Develop and implement comprehensive physical, psychosocial, educational, emotional, and spiritual services. - Report changes in the patient's condition to physicians. - Maintain accurate and updated medical records and documentation. - Practice infection control measures and standard precautions. - Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Programs. - May participate in an agency on-call schedule. - Promote the company's core values consistently. - Attend staff meetings and complete required training. - Maintain updated knowledge related to pain and symptom management in the dying process. - Make routine supervisory visits and conduct reviews to ensure quality service. - Serve as the primary liaison between physician, patient/family, and hospice team. - Educate patients, families, and caregivers about care needs, including medication administration and the hospice philosophy. - Supervise Aides and prepare written instructions for them. - Make supervisory visits to patients' residences biweekly to assess Aides' service provision.

Client Details

Address 120 Twin Oaks Dr B City Jackson State OH Zip Code 45640

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