Registered Nurse Per Diem- Hospice

beloithealthsystem; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

Beloit Health System at Beloit Regional Hospice is hiring a Per Diem Registered Nurse. The successful candidate will assess and care for patients, work with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure compliance with hospice standards.

Responsibilities include documenting care accurately, educating caregivers, and communicating effectively to meet patient and family needs. Applicants should possess a current RN license in Wisconsin or Illinois and ideally a BSN.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Wisconsin or Illinois, with the ability to obtain a RN license in the opposite state.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with a preferred BSN.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assess and care for patients and families according to hospice standards.
• Document patient/family needs, goals, and interventions accurately.
• Educate primary caregivers and families on providing care as needed.

Skills

Independent work

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Education skills

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Job description

Beloit Health System at Beloit Regional Hospice is hiring a Per Diem Registered Nurse to join our team.

• Shift: Varied
• Schedule: Varied/Per Diem
• Hours per week: Varied/Per Diem
• Benefits Status: NotEligible
• Department: Beloit Regional Hospice

The Registered Nurse (RN) at Beloit Regional Hospice is responsible for the assessment and care of patients and families in accordance with Beloit Regional Hospice policies and procedures. The Registered Nurse will work with the Interdisciplinary Team assuring that the patient and family needs are met, and care is provided consistently with federal and state regulations, Beloit Health System/Beloit Regional Hospice policies and procedures, and hospice standards of practice.

The Registered Nurse (RN) will work closely with and communicate regularly with the multidisciplinary team, including the primary care physician, regarding patient's condition. The Registered Nurse (RN) will also:

• Be attentive to physical, social, emotional, and spiritual aspects of patient/family experience, supporting directly or consulting with other team members to meet needs.
• Document patient/family needs, goals, and interventions accurately in the medical record.
• Document all patient encounters prior to end of shift for continuity of care.
• Instruct and educate primary caregivers, family, volunteers, and employed caregivers to provide care as indicated.
• Assess and admit patients, develop initial Interdisciplinary plan of care and complete paperwork in accordance with Beloit Regional Hospice policies and
• Communicate in a positive, responsive, cooperative manner with patients, families, team members, and all others you encounter as a representative of Beloit Regional Hospice.
• Anticipate and meet patient and family needs. Participate in agency in-services and community education opportunities as requested to promote

Job Requirements

• Graduate of accredited nursing program. BSN preferred.
• Current RN license in Wisconsin or Illinois, with the ability to obtain a RN license in the opposite state. Must apply within 30 days of hire.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.
• Ability to work independently with minimal instruction.
• Maintain current knowledge of state and federal hospice regulations, and the RN Scope of Practice for Wisconsin and Illinois.
• Maintain ethical conduct and keep confidential personal and medical information about patients.

Reporting Relationship: Department Manager & Director.

BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE

Beloit Health System requires the employee to maintain integrity as a fully engaged employee. Each employee will perform in a manner which ensures delivery of the highest quality of medical services and patient satisfaction. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each patient, visitor, and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance

The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of personas assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.