What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN RN position at Serenity Hospice (2)?
Serenity Hospice is a growing hospice agency in need of RNs to give care to our patients in need. If your passion is to assist in giving care and hope to patients, please apply today!
Serenity's mission is to provide professional, dignified, and high quality care to individuals in their home with the goal of extending and improving their lives and their comfort.
We currently service 9 counties !!
This is a PRN position with Minimum of 3 shift per month plus 1 holiday worked per year.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patient.
2. Provides dietary counseling.
3. Provides Hospice nursing services, treatments and preventive procedures.
4. Initiates nursing procedures appropriate for the patient’s Hospice care and safety.
5. Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and IDG members any
unexpected changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.
6. Teaches, supervises and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about
providing care for the patient.
7. Performs specific nursing procedures as needed (e.g., treatments, management of
symptoms) following doctor’s orders.
8. Maintains records as required by Hospice.
9. Follows the policies and procedures of Hospice. Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient-related information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
10. Always communicates to the supervisor if unable to meet a patient’s need or perform a procedure.
11. Maintain skills and knowledge.
12. Works with interdisciplinary group concept of patient care.
13. Coordinates the implementation of the plan of care for patients residing in SNF, NF, ICF or MR.
14. Complies with agency infection control policies and protocols.
15. Other duties as assigned by Director.
SCHEDULE: Minimum 3 shift per month plus 1 holiday per year
Job Type: PRN
Medical specialties:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work setting:
- Hospice
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Prefered)
- active patient contact: 1 year (Prefered)
License/Certification:
- RN License (Required)
- Driver's License (Required)
- Auto Insurance (Required)
Work Location: On the road
