PRN RN Hospice, East side

Overview

Join Our Dynamic Team at Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio!

PRN RN Hospice, East side

 

 

At Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio, we are seeking dependable, compassionate individuals to join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients and their families. As an PRN RN Hospice on the East side, you will be an invaluable resource to our organization, providing expert, end-of-life care to patients with terminal illnesses.

Why Join Us?:

• Opportunities for professional growth and training
• Join a dedicated and supportive team in a meaningful, rewarding field

Responsibilities

Clinical Essential Functions:

• Patient Care: Provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients in both home and inpatient settings.

• Nursing Process: Utilize the principles of the nursing process to assist with data collection, care planning, and evaluation of nursing interventions.

• Therapeutic Nursing Care: Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skills in the implementation of prevention, therapeutic, and rehabilitative nursing care.

• Vital Signs: Take and accurately record patients' vital signs.

• Medication Administration: Administer prescribed medication (orally, subcutaneously, or intramuscularly), ensuring proper documentation of time and dosage in the patient’s chart.

• Patient Education: Reinforce patient care instructions and explanations, including the Plan of Care or any relevant teaching plan.

• Communication: Effectively communicate both orally and in writing to convey pertinent information to the healthcare team in a timely manner.

• Health Status Reporting: Report any significant changes in the patient’s condition or health status to the appropriate team members promptly.

• Patient Safety: Maintain a safe environment for both patients and self, adhering to safety protocols.

• Learning Needs: Identify unmet learning needs in patients or families and seek assistance from other healthcare professionals to address them.

• Compliance: Follow all company policies and procedures in daily tasks.

• Documentation: Complete all required forms, reports, time cards, itineraries, etc., accurately and within designated timeframes.

• Communication Protocol: Recognize and adhere to established lines of communication for reporting and collaboration.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Education:

  • Completion of an accredited RN education program with a diploma.
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.

• Experience:

  • Minimum of one year of hospital experience.
  • At least one year of hospice, home care, and/or community health experience is required.
  • Experience working effectively as part of a team, with individuals and communities from diverse cultural, social, and ethnic backgrounds.
  • Ability to thrive in a complex institutional structure that requires significant collaboration.

• Skills:

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Strong ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Required Licenses, Registrations, and Certifications:

• Nursing License: Active RN license in the state of Ohio.
• CPR Certification: Must be current and valid.
• Driver’s License: Valid Ohio driver’s license required.

If you're passionate about providing compassionate end-of-life care and want to be part of a dynamic, caring team, we encourage you to apply!

 

 

EEOC

VNA Health Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.