Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

Memorial Health; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 40,556 - 62,873; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Health in Decatur, Illinois, seeks a qualified Nurse to provide nursing care and to coordinate patient services. Responsibilities include performing assessments, developing care plans, and supervising Home Health Aides. The ideal candidate must hold a valid Illinois nursing license, possess critical thinking skills, and have a minimum of two years of acute care clinical experience. This position offers a competitive hourly wage of $29.44 to $45.64. Benefits include a focus on professional growth and adherence to the Memorial Health values of Safety, Quality, and Efficiency.

Qualifications

• License to practice professional nursing in Illinois required.
• Current CPR certification needed.
• Minimum of two years acute care clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform age appropriate assessment utilizing critical thinking skills.
• Function as a case manager for a group of patients.
• Develop and revise an individualized Plan Of Care.

Skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication techniques

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

CPR certification

Illinois driver's license

Job description

Position Summary: Provides nursing care to assigned patients through the use of nursing process in accordance with standard nursing practice and established nursing policies and procedures. Assumes full responsibility and accountability for coordination of patient care, services, referrals and resources for assigned caseload. Supervises care rendered by Home Health Aides. Adheres to MHS Mission, Vision and Values and the Illinois Nursing Act. Embodies Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.

USD $29.44/Hr. – Max USD $45.64/Hr.

Overview

Provides nursing care to assigned patients through the use of nursing process in accordance with standard nursing practice and established nursing policies and procedures. Assumes full responsibility and accountability for coordination of patient care, services, referrals and resources for assigned caseload. Supervises care rendered by Home Health Aides. Adheres to MHS Mission, Vision and Values and the Illinois Nursing Act. Embodies Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.

Qualifications

Education

BSN is preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registry

• License to practice professional nursing in Illinois required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Will accept an MHS vehicle for business purposes only as deemed necessary by geography/mileage. Must possess a valid Illinois driver’s license and be deemed an acceptable driver in accordance with the MHS Fleet Safety Policy (five year MVR will be required). Must have availability of personal vehicle with proof of insurance.
• Meets credit range for Clinical Ladder Levels as follows:
  • Clinical Nurse I: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 0-9 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid.
  • Clinical Nurse II: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 10-19 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least two categories of the Grid.
  • Clinical Nurse III: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 20-29 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least three categories of the Grid. Minimum BSN, enrollment in a BSN or MSN program, or national certification required.

Experience

A minimum of two (2) years acute care clinical experience is preferred. Home health experience preferred.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform patient care tasks as required.
• Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids/tissue, contagious diseases, animals, etc.

Responsibilities

• Professional Nursing Care
  • Perform age appropriate assessment utilizing critical thinking skills.
  • Function as a case manager for a group of patients in a particular geographic location.
  • Provide after hours care on a rotation basis.
  • Develop and revise an individualized Plan Of Care in partnership with patient/caregiver based on identification of patient problems/needs.
  • Implement specific interventions to attain outcomes.
  • Communicate/collaborate with other disciplines to provide optimal patient care and services.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings as appropriate.
  • Participate in educational offerings (ex: skills day; oxygen inservice; etc)
• Supervision and Delegation
  • Appropriately supervise performance of LPN.
  • Appropriately supervise performance of HHA and provide documentation to support such.
• Communication and Collaboration
  • Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
  • Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
  • Use therapeutic communication techniques.
  • Demonstrate assertiveness.
  • Communicate relevant patient information to other disciplines and MD as appropriate.
  • Document patient care according to MHSvc policies/procedures.
  • Ensure appropriate implementation of MD orders.
  • Participate in operational meetings (ex: All staff, MHS Connect, etc).
  • Promote patient/family education.
  • Precept nursing students.
  • Participate in clinically/operationally related focus groups.
• Quality and Safety
  • Identify and resolve patient safety risks.
  • Participate in continuous quality improvement (Quality Initiative measures) including efforts to improve patient outcomes.
  • Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:
    • SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I put safety first in everything I do. I take action to ensure the safety of others.
    • COURTESY: Serve Others – I treat others with dignity and respect. I project a professional image and positive attitude.
    • QUALITY: Improve Outcomes – I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance. I work with others to achieve superior results.
    • EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste – I use time and resources wisely. I prevent defects and delays.
  • Professional Accountability
    • Demonstrate ethical decision making.
    • Advocate for patients/families/caregivers.
    • Responsibly manages all equipment, supplies in his/her possession, including, but not limited to, laptop computer, FAX machine, cell phone, patient care supplies, etc.
  • Performs other related work as required or requested.