Registered Nurse (PRN)

St. Croix Hospice; Atchison (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Croix Hospice is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide day-to-day hospice nursing care under the guidance of the RN Case Manager. The role emphasizes comfort, quality of life, and dignity for patients in home settings.

The RN will administer medications, document care, and participate in Plan of Care development with an interdisciplinary team, while ensuring HIPAA compliance and patient privacy. Travel to patient homes is required as part of a home health hospice program.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Associate degree in nursing required.
• Must hold a current RN license in state(s) of practice.
• Multistate license acceptable where permitted by state rules.
• Ability to pass background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day hospice nursing care based on the Plan of Care.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Develop and revise Plan of Care with the care team.
• Collaborate with family/caregivers and the interdisciplinary team.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.
• Assist with activities of daily living as needed.

Skills

Nursing

Assessment

Plan of Care

Medication administration

Documentation

HIPAA compliance

Home care

Interdisciplinary team

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Atchison, KS 66002, Position Type: PRN, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Travel Percentage: 100%, Job Category: Health Care, Work Where You Matter!

At St. Croix Hospice we guide patients and families through the end-of-life journey. Through compassionate care, we focus on our patient's quality of life, empowering them to make the most of their time with dignity, comfort and respect. If you are ready to be part of an extraordinary team of caregivers, then come work where you matter.

Registered Nurse

Position Overview

The Registered Nurse is experienced in nursing and provides day-to-day care for hospice patients based on their specific Plan of Care under the direction of the patient's RN Case Manager with a focus on providing comfort and quality of life. The Registered Nurse provides hospice patient care, manages treatment, administers medications, and maintains patient records.

Essential Functions and Skills

Patient Care

• Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and in accordance with basic principles and guidelines of professional nursing.
• Completes initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment of all current and previous health history.
• Evaluates patient status by:
• Writing and initiating Plan of Care.
• Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs.
• Participating in Plan of Care revision as necessary.
• Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Develops a plan of care that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis, and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes patient and family in the planning process.
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed and determined by the physician's plan of care.
• Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan. Completes, submits, and maintains accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient's condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management and changes/outcomes as appropriate.
• Communicates with the physician regarding patient needs and reports changes in patient condition; obtains/receives physician orders as required.
• Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient's efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
• Counsels and works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice interdisciplinary group to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver.
• Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician. Recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers. Works in concert with an interdisciplinary care team.
• Coordinates Plan of Care with relevant community health partners.
• Ensure arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
• Responsible for maintaining compliance with all HIPAA regulations and requirements. Treats all patient information as confidential and utilizes protected health information on a minimum necessary basis.

Additional Duties

• Participate in on-call duties per policy.
• Attend interdisciplinary group meetings.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to ancillary personnel as needed.
• Engage in continuing education and professional development.
• Contribute to quality assessment and performance improvement activities.
• Maintain a calm and professional demeanor in patient homes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Requirements/Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Associate degree required.
• Must have a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in state(s) of practice.
• Nurses holding a multistate license can practice in other states without obtaining additional licenses while maintaining their Registered Nurse (RN) license in their primary state of residence (PSOR). Minnesota, Michigan, and Illinois are not in the Nursing Licensure Compact.
• Ability to pass background, consumer report and drug test.
• Valid State Driver's License, access to an automobile in good working order, automobile insurance in accordance with state and organizational requirements, and an acceptable driving record required.

Preferred

• 1+ years management experience, preferably in a hospice/home care setting preferred.
• 2+ years' experience in Nursing, preferred

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodation may be made.

The physical requirements described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this position.

• Pushing/Pulling and Lifting/carrying up to 30 pounds. Occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of work conditions to ensure the highest quality of patient care in a home setting.