Hospice Weekend RN (Registered Nurse)

Adena Hospice, LLC; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A Registered Nurse (RN) I - Hospice provides and plans professional nursing care to patients under the direction of a physician. This role involves delivering direct patient care, assisting with examinations, accurately documenting patient conditions, vital signs, diagnoses, and prescribed treatments.

The Level 1 RN also administers treatments and medications as directed, contributing to the comfort and symptom control of hospice patients.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license in the state(s) where service is provided.
• 0–2 years of experience in nursing or hospice care.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare-related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled nursing care in patients' homes as ordered by the physician.
• Observes and monitors patient conditions and vital signs.
• Develops and updates an individualized plan of care under physician direction.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Coordinates admissions, transfers and discharges to ensure continuity of care.
• Counsels patients and families on disease processes and care plans.
• Incorporates patient and family input into the plan of care.

Skills

RN nursing

Home health care

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Education

RN license

Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare-related field preferred

Job description

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.

Schedule: Friday 12:00 pm to 12:30 am, Saturday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Sunday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, one holiday every 3 years

Company: Adena Hospice

SUMMARY

A Registered Nurse (RN) I - Hospice provides and plans professional nursing care to patients under the direction of a physician. This role involves delivering direct patient care, assisting with examinations, accurately documenting patient conditions, vital signs, diagnoses, and prescribed treatments. The Level 1 RN also administers treatments and medications as directed, contributing to the comfort and symptom control of hospice patients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides skilled nursing care in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician
• Observes and monitors patient conditions
• Performs assessments to develop an individualized plan of care and adjusts as needs change
• Administers medication as prescribed by the physician
• Manages multi-disciplinary care as applicable
• Promotes continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers and discharges
• Counsels’ patient and family on the disease/injury processes and how to manage
• Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care
• Listens to patient and family members
• Oversees and supervises total care of patient provided by Aides and LPNs
• Evaluates the treatments and medical condition of the patient according to the plan of care
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Performs work under minimal supervision.
• Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.
• 0 to 2 years of experience

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

• Valid RN license in the state(s) where service is provided
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare-related field preferred

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Post-acute care is at the center of improving health outcomes. We care for patients where they spend the majority of their time – in their homes. This privileged position allows us to see things that are invisible to a patient’s primary care or hospital physician, and to deliver the best possible care tailored to each patient’s setting. As the healthcare industry continues to evolve away from hospital-centric care, our work, caring for patients in their homes becomes more important than ever. Our success helping patients recover comes from engaging with them. We start at the facility bedside and coordinate each patient’s transition back to their home, ensuring a smooth transition and that their care plan is right for them. We support complex, high-acuity, medically-at-risk aging patients. This is the most challenging group of individuals to serve, and we find it the most rewarding. And we do this all in partnership with health systems. Together we create a seamless care environment that enables patients to receive excellent care in the setting that best meets their needs.