Hospice RN or LPN

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

Job summary

Ohio Living Hospice is seeking an RN Field Staff to coordinate and deliver high-quality hospice care in patients' homes and care facilities throughout Ohio. The role emphasizes assessment, care planning, symptom management, and collaboration with the care team.

Qualified candidates hold an Ohio RN license, have at least one year of acute care or medical-surgical nursing experience, and are comfortable with EMR systems, Windows/Office, and driving for home visits.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered Ohio RN license.
• One year experience in acute care or medical-surgical nursing.
• Experience in a Medicare-certified home health agency preferred.
• Proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and the internet.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license and insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing nursing care to patients in homes and health care facilities.
• Develop and implement comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs.
• Manage pain and symptoms for patient comfort.
• Communicate with other health care providers about patient changes.
• Educate patients and caregivers as needed.
• Prepare for Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) reviews by reviewing care plans and medications.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Windows/Microsoft Office

English language

Driver's license

Education

Ohio RN license (unencumbered)

Tools

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. - Work day
• 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. - Work day
• Risk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases - I