Hospice RN Field Staff PRN

Ohio Living; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Living is seeking an experienced RN to join our Field Staff - Hospice team delivering quality hospice care in patients' homes and care facilities across Ohio.

You will assess patient needs, develop and implement care plans, manage pain and symptoms, and communicate with other providers. The role requires an Ohio RN license, 1 year of acute care or medical-surgical experience, and proficiency with Windows, MS Office, and EMR systems. Weekend/evening shifts and on-call duties are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Ohio Registered Nurse license.
• Minimum of 1 year in acute care or medical-surgical nursing.
• Proficiency with Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and EMR systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care management and service delivery in patients' homes and care facilities.
• Maintain accurate patient records and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

EMR literacy

Education

Ohio RN license

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! Our intention is to have employees who are passionate about making their personal mission statement come to life each day at work! Be it through providing healing, eradicating loneliness, contributing to efficiencies, streamlining processes, being dependable, sparking creativity or something else, the demonstration of HOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job. Alongside our valued employees, we are making a difference throughout the state of Ohio in the lives of those that need healthcare or those embracing the next chapter of their lives. Sustained members of our team demonstrate accountable behavior and share our values of customer service, innovation, integrity, financial stewardship, leadership and care.

The RN Field Staff - Hospice is responsible for the planning, coordination and delivery of quality hospice care and services, ensuring compliance in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

Essential Activities and Tasks

Care Management and Service Delivery - 90% Provides ongoing assessment and nursing care to patient in homes and health care facilities. Ensures an accurate evaluation of patient needs, develops and implements a comprehensive care plan that addresses current needs. Follows current nursing professional standards of practice and agency approved protocols for hospice. Provides effective pain and symptom management for the comfort of patients. Communicates with other health care providers about changes in condition and patient needs. Assesses patient and caregiver needs and provides education when necessary. Commitment to high quality customer service for internal and external customers. Prepares for IDG by reviewing Care Plan, reconciling medications and projecting patient/family needs, if applicable.

Quality and Compliance Management - 10% Audits and maintains current and accurate patient records through use of laptop computers and paper/chart documentation in accordance with policies, federal, state, and local guidelines. Participates in quality improvement projects as needed. Maintains knowledge of requirements of regulatory agencies, accrediting bodies, and third-party payers. All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education Current unencumbered license for the state of Ohio to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) required.

Experience One year experience in acute care or medical-surgical nursing required.

Experience in a Medicare-certified home health agency preferred.

Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and the internet required.

Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

Other Requirements

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Must be insurable under professional liability and crime coverage policies as specified by insurance carrier underwriting standards.

Working Conditions and Special Requirements

Sitting - Up to 4 hours/day

Standing - Up to 8 hours/day

Walking - Up to 6 hours/day

Lifting, transferring, pushing or pulling patients or equipment/supplies. - Up to 50 pounds

Driving - Up to 6 hours/day

Work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Required as scheduled

On-call availability - 24/7 for emergencies

Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, and cuts.

Subject to residents/patients/patients with various disease processes.

Occasional May be exposed to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

Risk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases - I

Across our 11 life plan communities, we offer a range of options from independent living apartments and villas to specialized memory care and everything in between. Whether it's a helping hand or skilled nursing care, we're here to provide support at every stage of life's journey. But our commitment doesn't stop at our doorstep. Between Ohio Living Home Health & Hospice and Ohio Living Palliative Medicine, we extend our care to over 10 million Ohioans in the 43 counties we serve. We also offer provider-owned physician and nurse practitioner services, a Medicare Advantage plan, and pharmacy services — because health and wellness go hand in hand. The Ohio Living Foundation raises millions of dollars each year to support the people and programs of Ohio Living. From charity care to special programs and beyond, they’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those we serve and ensuring that no one is left behind. At Ohio Living, our mission is that heart of all we do. For over 100 years, it has been our promise to care, to support, and to enrich the lives of our residents and communities.