What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Nurse, PRN position at Patriot At Home?
Territory: We are looking to fill roles in Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana counties
Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Patriot is veteran owned and family operated
Why Patriot?
- Patriot At Home is a place where you can directly make an impact in your community while also thriving personally and professionally! We recognize family as the cornerstone of our company, and want you to be part of a team that values your contributions and well-being.
We value our families and community:
- On call not mandatory
- Not required to work Holidays (option to pick up if available)
- Hardship Program- program to support staff during challenging times
- Patriot Cares- nonprofit for community outreach
How we support you professionally:
- This position is paid at a competitive per-visit rate
- Mileage reimbursement for any company travel
- Company 401K with 4% company matching
As a Registered Nurse Case Manager, you will plan, coordinate, and provide hospice care in accordance with the patient's plan of care.
As a PRN Nurse, you will:
- Coordinate hospice care by working with all team members as well as patients and family members.
- 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.
- Submit complete and accurate clinical notes in a timely manner.
- Participate in IDG and case conferences.
- Perform on-call duties (including holidays) per policy and agency need.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must be a graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
- Must be licensed in the State as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse
- One or more years of experience in hospice preferred
- Must have knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid guidelines
- Must have a criminal background check
- Must have a current CPR (BLS) certification
Job Conditions:
- Must have a driver's license and be willing and able to drive to patient's residences
- 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 turning of patients
*This position is paid at a competitive PRN rate*
We cannot wait for you to join our team!
Patriot Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
