RN Hospice - Pittsburg, PA, Local or Travel, 13 weeks - 37467461

Protouch Staffing; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 94,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Protouch Staffing is seeking an experienced RN for a Hospice position in Pittsburg, PA. Local or travel assignment, 13 weeks, 40 hours per week.

Requires PA nursing license, BLS, CPR, and HCHB/Oasis EMR experience. The role includes assessments, care planning, and coordination with the interdisciplinary team to support patients and families.

Travel radius 30 miles; weekend call once a month; safety-sensitive with required training and compliance.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice nursing in the state of employment.
• BLS Certification.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Performs the initial and ongoing assessment of the patient.
• Helps develop and implement the Hospice Plan of Care with the physician and IDG.
• Maintains accurate medical records and updates plans of care.
• Collaborates with the Interdisciplinary Group to provide holistic care.
• Participates in Quality Improvement and may be on-call schedule.

Skills

RN license

BLS Certification

Home health experience

Education

Nursing license (PA/state)

BLS Certification

Tools

Homecare Homebase (HCHB)

Oasis EMR

Job description

Job Description

RN Hospice - Pittsburg, PA, Local or Travel, 13 weeks - 37467461

(Local BR $68.40 Travel BR $76.00)

Mon-Fri., 8am - 5pm, 40 hours per week

Homecare Homebase (HCHB) & Oasis EMR required, valid Nursing license and CPR.

M-F 8a-5p, Call required- one weekend/month, may be an occasional weeknight if needed. HCHB experience required. Est. 5 visits/day, routine visits, travel radius is 30 miles of branch.

Must be a PA nurse or already have fingerprinting completed.

Job Summary:

• Assures the highest quality of care is provided and documented in accordance with the Plan of Care.
• Performs the initial and on-going assessment of the patient.
• Helps develop and implement the Hospice Plan of Care as prescribed by the physician and in conjunction with the other members of the Interdisciplinary Group.
• Works closely with other members of the Interdisciplinary Group to provide all-inclusive physical, psychosocial, educational, emotional and spiritual services including bereavement support to the patient and family to achieve the highest quality of care.
• Reports any change in the patient's condition to both the Attending Physician and Hospice Physician.
• Maintains an accurate and updated medical record, including all Interdisciplinary notes, Plans of Care, initial and on-going assessments and any other information pertinent to the care of the patient.
• Practices infection control measures and standard precautions.
• Monitors scheduling of all staff.
• Participates in the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Program.
• May be requested to participate in agency on-call schedule.
• Consistently promotes company's core values.
• This is a safety-sensitive position.
• Completes required Compliance annual training.
• Performs other activities as assigned.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Maintains a high level of knowledge pertaining to the management of pain and symptoms in the dying process.
• Makes routine supervisory visits of, and with, all other team members at least monthly.
• Performs on-going review and follow up on assigned patient clinical records to assure quality services are provided, standards of practice are followed, and compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory requirements is met and maintained.
• Maintains close contact with the patient's family and/or significant others to provide information, support, and continuity of care.
• Maintains primary control and professional management of each patient and acts as primary liaison between physician, patient/family and hospice team so as to be fully aware and abreast of all clinical issues, staffing and scheduling concerns.
• Responsible for the education of the patient, family or other caregivers in relation to needs identified on the Plan of Care, including, but not exclusive of, medication administration, dressing changes, oxygen administration, Hospice philosophy and care of the terminally ill patient.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Current license to practice nursing in the state of requested employment.
• BLS Certification.
• Current automobile insurance and valid driver's license.

Required Skills & Experience:

• A minimum of (2) year experience as an RN, either in acute care hospital, oncology, long-term care, hospice or home health. School internships and clinical hours may be considered as experience in individual cases.
• Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families along with understanding of hospice; ability to apply knowledge of the special needs of hospice patient and families; -Knowledge of roles of all disciplines providing hospice services; excellent patient assessment skills; -Knowledge of community resources; good oral and written communication skills; documentation and program management.
• Knowledge of general nursing practice; thorough knowledge of managed care principles, regulatory guidelines (i.e., Medicare, Medicaid, ACHC, and human resource management principles).

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Company Description

Protouch Staffing is a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers. While we originally focused on healthcare staffing, we’ve expanded into legal and other domains to meet evolving workforce needs across industries.