HOSPICE RN/LPN weekend PRN

SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE AT HOME

JOB TITLE/POSITION: RN or LPN On-Call/After Hours

REPORTS TO: Clinical Manager/Director of Professional Services

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

This position is an RN or LPN who works outside of scheduled business hours. This person is responsible for being the contact for Triage nursing and responds to calls as they come in while on shift. This position is responsible for completing patient visits and any required follow-up for patient/caregiver needs as well as any scheduled visits after business hours. The nurse builds from the resources of the community and collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team to meet the holistic needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities with an emphasis on palliative care for hospice patients and rehabilitative care for Home Health patients.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSRESPONSIBILITIES:

Patient Care

· Provides nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process and as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act and within the scope of LPN/LVN duties.

· Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs as directed and participating in revising the plan of care in collaboration with the RN, the attending physician (or approved medical provider), and /or the hospice medical director as the patient status and needs change.

· Works autonomously within Scope of Practice to initiate appropriate preventive rehabilitative and/or palliative care nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician (or approved medical provider) in the patients’ plan of care.

· Involves the patient and family/caregiver to address needs and meet related goals.

· Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.

· Assists in facilitating the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency or obtaining appropriate caregiving and optimal comfort care or independent level of functioning.

Communication

· Documents patient services and status timely and accurately within professional practice standards and reimbursement requirements.

· Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.

· Communicates with the physician (or approved medical provider) regarding the patient’s needs reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’(or approved medical provider) orders as required.

· Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.

· Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician (or approved medical provider) and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers. Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group or team.

· Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care.

· Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice interdisciplinary group home health interdisciplinary team to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver.

· Attends required staff meetings and interdisciplinary group meetings or case conferences.

· Supports the mission, values and goals of Signature Healthcare at Home

· Additional Duties

· Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.

· Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.

· Coordinates patient care in tandem with other clinical staff as assigned by Clinical Manager.

· Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.

· Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities or other committees as assigned.

· May be required to work outside of designated geographical area based on census fluctuations and current staffing.

· Completes mandatory education requirements annually to maintain competence.

· May be required to visit patients in homes that are in less-than-ideal conditions.

· Driving conditions may be difficult related to weather and/ or traffic.

· Maintains knowledge of and adheres to all applicable laws, rules, and standards.

· Participates in the orientation of new employees and preceptorship of students as assigned.

· Meets productivity expectations.

· May be required to participate in our Telehealth/RPM programs for monitoring RPM alerts and/or providing virtual visits.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

· Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

· One (1) to two (2) years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting.

· One (1) to two (2) years of recent experience in hospice or home health prefer.

· Currently licensed as a Reistered Nursed or Licensed Practical Nurse in the State(s) of planned practice.

· Possesses and maintains CPR certification.

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:

· Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.

· Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.

· Capable of prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Capable of considerable reaching, stooping bending, kneeling, and/or crouching. Possesses visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.

· Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements

Pay: From $39.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 24 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Medical Specialty:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Work Location: In person

Salary : $39