Hospice RN or LPN

Ohio Living; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Living is seeking an RN Field Staff - Hospice to coordinate and deliver quality hospice care. You will assess patients in homes or facilities, develop care plans, and ensure compliance with standards.

Strong EMR and office software skills support documentation and communication with the care team. The role requires an Ohio RN license, at least 1 year of acute or medical-surgical experience, and reliable schedules including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered RN license to practice in Ohio.
• Minimum of 1 year of acute care or medical-surgical nursing experience.
• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office; EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing assessment and nursing care in patients' homes or facilities per care plan.
• Develop and implement care plans; manage pain and symptoms; coordinate with health care providers.
• Prepare for IDG by reviewing Care Plan and medications; ensure documentation is accurate.

Skills

Nursing

EMR proficiency

Windows/Microsoft Office

English communication

Education

RN license (state of Ohio)

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

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.