What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice RN/LPN - Part-time or PRN position at Stillwater Hospice?
Job Title/Position: Registered orLicensed Practical NurseReports To:Clinical SupervisorSupervised By: Director of Clinical ServicesCome join the fastest growing and most dynamic hospice company in the area! Stillwater hospice is a regional hospice company with locations all over montana and two other states. Stillwater has recently expanded to helena, montana and is now serving helena and the community!Pay: $35 - $42 / Hourvery flexible PRN / on call / as needed work styleon call pay in addition to hourly payJob Description SummaryThe Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care.
- Assists with on-call and PRN needs
- Implements current nursing practice following a comprehensive assessment and the plan of care.
- Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
- Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self plan of care.
- Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group. Examples include hospice aide, OT, PT, SW, ST, Dietician or Clinical Supervisor.
- Uses and prepares equipment and supplies effectively, adhering to aseptic technique.
- Provides appropriate pain/symptom management. Evaluates patient’s response to treatments/medications.
- Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization's quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.
- Graduate of an accredited registered or practical nurseprogram.
- Three years nursing experience. Community health/hospice or medical/surgicalexperience is preferred.
- Currently licensed as an RN/LPN/LVN in the State of Montana.
- Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
- Understands philosophy of hospice concept. Also understands needs of the terminally ill.
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Salary : $35 - $42
