Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
Las Vegas - Las Vegas, NV
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$35.00 - $41.00
Job Category
Health Care
Description
Registered Nurse from an accredited program currently licensed and in good standing with the state of hospice licensure. At least 1 to 2 years experience in nursing in an acute care setting or 1 year experience in home health, hospice or comparable experience is preferred. Desire to learn and demonstration of aptitude for the hospice philosophy and comfort care required.
Responsibilities:
It is the responsibility of the Per Diem RN to coordinate and provide the highest level of hospice care to patients and families. This position reports directly to the Director of Patient Care Services.
The Per Diem RN works in conjunction with the Director of Patient Care Services and the Interdisciplinary Group to:

• Assume overall responsibility for organizing patient care from an interdisciplinary group approach.
• Provide hands-on clinical nursing, interacting with patients, family, physicians, Interdisciplinary Group members, and other health care professionals involved in the patient's care.
• Assess and implement a pain/symptom management program formulated with the participation of family and patient, attending physician and the Interdisciplinary Group, utilizing pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods of pain/symptom control to enhance quality of life.
• Assist in facilitating freedom of choice, relief of suffering and death with dignity for patients facing end of life issues.
• Provide support and education for families based on the hospice philosophy of care. Care includes physical, psychological, spiritual and emotional comfort.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Group meetings and up-dates the Plan of Care for assigned patients based on identified problems and needs.
• Ensure all services provided are in accordance with the patient's Plan of Care.
• Ensure the POC involves the active participation of the patient, family, PCP and the Interdisciplinary Group
• Coordinate all services related to hospice care for assigned patients. Coordination of services include communicating and making referrals for home health aide/homemaker, spiritual counselor, social work, volunteer and ancillary services, as well as, ordering medications and Durable Medical Equipment.
• Educate patient and family on the disease, disease process and expectations related to the disease.
• Conduct all business activities in a professional and ethical manner.
• Make routine nursing visits as directed.
• Assist with Continuous Quality Improvement activities
• Supervise the care and services provided by all disciplines
• Conduct and document a supervisory visit of the CNA's services every 14 days as well as one annual direct supervisory visit with the CNA.
• Complete all paperwork according to company policy including but not limited to Interdisciplinary Review and Updates, Recertification's, Daily Visit Notes, Controlled Substance Records, and Admission Assessments.
• Complies with all Nursing Standards of Care and Standards of Professional Performance.
• Conduct the Outreach Program admissions and visits as assigned.
• Participate in evening/weekend on-call and overtime as required, conducting on-call services in a competent and responsive manner.
• Other duties as assigned.