Rotating Weekend RN

TITLE OF POSITION: REGISTERED NURSE/VISIT NURSE

DUTIES

To provide hospice care in accordance with the patient's plan of care.

Registered Nurse means an individual registered and licensed under Wisconsin State Nursing Regulations

RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinates hospice care by working with other team members as well as with the patients/family members to ensure needs are met.

Evaluate the effectiveness of hospice services to the patient and family on an ongoing basis.

Perform evaluations for hospice care along with informational visits as needed.

Utilize the nursing process to provide professional nursing care.

Consult with the attending physician and Hospice Medical Director concerning changes in patients’ condition requiring order changes and/or changes in the plan of care.

Coordinate patient services with other members of the IDG as well as contracted services, when needed.

Submit complete, accurate and relevant clinical notes in a timely manner.

Submit patient visit schedule weekly.

Continually strive to improve his/her nursing care skills by attending in-service education, through formal education, attendance at workshops, conferences, active participation in professional and related organizations and/or individual research and reading.

Provide education to patients/family members regarding the dying process, plan of care and offers guidance with healthcare decisions.

Provide dietary counseling, taking into account health issues and dietary changes at the end of life.

Perform death visit per agency’s policy.

Participate in the patient’s discharge planning process.

Maintain an on-going knowledge of current drug therapy.

Adhere to Federal, state and accreditation requirements including Medicare and Medicaid regulations.

May be requested by a supervisor to fill in for the other nurses.

Conduct an initial as well as ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patients.

Obtain a medical history from the patient and/or a family member particularly as it relates to the present condition.

Conduct a physical examination of the patient, including vital signs, physical assessment, mental status, appetite and type of diet, etc.

Evaluate the patient, family member(s) and home situation to determine what health teaching will be required.

Evaluate the patient's environment to determine what assistance will be available from family members in caring for the patient and what services may be needed.

Be competent in knowledge about different levels of care and when it’s appropriate to offer them.

Explain nursing and other Agency services to patients and families as a part of planning for care.

Nursing services, treatments and preventative procedures requiring substantial specialized skill and ordered by the physician.

Observing signs and symptoms and reporting to the physician reactions to treatments, including drugs, as well as changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition.

Evaluate the effectiveness of her nursing service to the individual and family.

Discuss with the RN Case Manager problems concerning the patients and possible resolution.

Participate in staff development meetings.

JOB CONDITIONS

May be stressful.

The ability to access patients’ homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible is required. Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform and demonstrate patient care.

Physical activities will include, walking, sitting, stooping, and standing and minimal to maximum lifting of patients and the turning of patients.

EQUIPMENT OPERATION

Computer, telephone, thermometer, B/P cuff, glucometer, penlight, hand washing materials and other various pieces of office equipment and medical equipment.

COMPANY INFORMATION

Has access to patient medical records.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must be a graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.

2. Must be licensed in the State of Wisconsin as a Registered Nurse.

3. One year of RN experience. Hospice experience preferred.

4. Must have excellent assessment skills and problem solving skills.

5. Should be skillful in organization and in the principles of time management.

6. Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.

7. The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing

8. Must have no exceptions to RN license, and be able to administer pharmaceuticals, perform medication reconciliation, and any nursing procedures or special treatments needed within the scope of nursing practice for state. All skills to be competencies before actual hands on patient care, and when procedures or treatments are not usually performed.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $36.96 - $42.12 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Referral program

Medical Specialty:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine
• Hospital Medicine
• Pain Medicine
• Wound Care

Physical Setting:

• Assisted living facility
• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Skilled nursing facility

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $37 - $42