What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice RN - PRN position at Aasta Hospice Bakersfield?
We are seeking a PRN Hospice RN to join our team!
** Visit Rate: $75.00 per visit (may increase depending on visit type) **
POSITION SUMMARY: The Hospice Nurse admits patients to service, assesses the patient’s and family’s physical, psychosocial, environmental, safety and developmental needs. They develop an individualized plan of care based on their assessment and document their observations and interventions related to the patient's environment. This role coordinates care with a multidisciplinary team, participates in the hospice program's quality assessment performance improvement program and conducts follow up visits as needed.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
- Performs an initial admission and comprehensive assessment.
- Documents observations, clinical findings, problems, skilled interventions, goals and discharge if patient is no longer hospice appropriate
- In consultation with the assigned Clinical Team Manager, initiates and regularly re-evaluates and revises plan of care.
- Assesses the need for the services of other team members (Spiritual Counselor, MSW, Volunteers and HHA).
- Provides and documents skilled care on all visits (includes skilled observation of the patient's condition, skilled care and procedures and teaching of the patient and/or family).
- Obtains and documents physician orders.
- Performs Home Health Aide and LVN supervisory visits per regulatory requirements.
- Coordinates care with the assigned Clinical Team Manager, physician and other members of the Interdisciplinary team, informing them of significant changes in the patient’s condition and needs. Documents these communications.
- Follows established standards for point of service technology, documentation to be submitted in timely manner
- Submits weekly visit schedule of assigned patients. Collaborates with Clinical Team manager to address scheduling needs.
- Performs re-certifications, resumption of care, transfers and discharges as requested by the assigned Clinical Team Manager. Completes and submits all related documentation.
- Attends and actively participates in the clinical team multidisciplinary patient conference.
- Demonstrates established clinical competencies.
- Participates in agency sponsored in-service education. Participates in quality improvement activities.
- Assists in development of agency protocols, procedures and policies as requested.
- Assesses, develops, organizes and delivers teaching materials for assigned home care patients as appropriate.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current California RN license
- Minimum of two years RN experience
- Prefer 2 years of Hospice experience
- Current CPR Certificate
- Current California driver's license and automobile insurance
Pay: $75.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Experience:
- Hospice & palliative medicine: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- RN (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Camarillo, CA 93010: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75