What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Nurse - Hospice position at Good Samaritan?
Job Description
Assists to case manage intermittent nursing care for patients in the home. Participates in patient and family teaching, develops and re-evaluates the nursing plan for the patient formulating nursing diagnosis, goals and priorities. Provides nursing services, preventative measures and palliative procedures. Reports symptoms, reactions, medications and changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition to the appropriate person. Monitors the patient's care for a variety of needs. Provides appropriate referrals. Develop and maintain a nursing plan of care. Demonstrates professional skills, maintains infection control measures, documents thoroughly and provides follow-up.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current and active RN licensure in Indiana and / or Illinois. One year of acute care experience is preferred. Additionally preference given to those with one-year of home care or hospice experience. Must maintain current CPR certification. Must also maintain current driver's license and liability insurance.
About Us
Why Choose Good Samaritan?
For more than 115 years, Good Samaritan has been dedicated to not only providing trusted, industry-leading health care, but to fill a vital role in southwest Indiana and southwest Illinois. Our hospital continues to adhere to the compassionate principles our facility was founded on and further our commitments to our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. Good Samaritan is well recognized for its commitment to excellence as a 3-time designated Magnet® facility, TJC Primary Stroke Center, and a Level III Trauma Center.
We would love to welcome you to our Good Samaritan family.
About the Team
Thank you for your interest in employment at Good Samaritan Hospital. Please provide all information requested to assure that all your qualifications are fairly considered for current or future vacancies. Your application will remain in our active files for six months. After six months, re-application is necessary. The submission of this application does not automatically result in an employment interview or job offer.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
Good Samaritan Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of this facility to provide equal opportunity to persons regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal state and local statements, regulations, and ordinances. Learn More
