Weekend RN

Good Shepherd Hospice; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On Call

Every Other Weekend

Job summary

Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking an on-call Registered Nurse to provide compassionate nursing assessments, planning, and care to patients and families in Newton and surrounding communities.

The RN will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, maintain comprehensive patient records, and support care planning and bereavement needs in alignment with Medicare and Hospice policies.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in the state where care is provided.
• Hospice experience preferred.
• Maintains high integrity and confidentiality of patient information.
• Works well in a team and follows defined care plans.
• Strong organizational and self-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Receives patient assignments and coordinates with attending physicians, hospice staff, and other agencies to optimize care for patients and families.
• Maintains regular communication with physicians and hospice team; informs families as needed.
• Collects data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors influencing patient/family health and updates the Plan of Care.
• Keeps up-to-date patient records and submits required Medicare and hospice paperwork.
• Instructs patients and caregivers on medication administration, personal care, lifting and safety.
• Attends hospice team meetings and care plan conferences as required.
• Provides support at the time of death and for 24/7 patient coverage when needed.
• Evaluates hospice aides biweekly and LPN at least monthly.

Skills

Hospice care

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Compassionate care

Care planning

Education

RN License

Job description

Overview

Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking a compassionate candidate for anOn CallRegistered Nurse serving patients and their families inNewtonand surrounding communities. The Hospice RN provides nursing assessment, planning and care to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families in accordance with the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care.

• On Call Position


• Every Other Weekend


• Previous experience in hospice, home health, or geriatrics preferred

Responsibilities

• Receives patient assignments from the Patient Care Manager or Case Manager. Initiates communication with attending physicians, hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family.


• Cultivates communication and bereavement skills.


• Maintains regular communication with the attending physician concerning patient/family care.


• Contacts families of new patient assignment, maintains regular communication as requested or desired by family.


• Obtains data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status and incorporate that data into the Plan of Care.


• Maintains up to date patient records so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur. Turn paperwork into office as required by Medicare and Good Shepherd Hospice policies and procedures.


• Instructs the patient and caregiver:
  • How to administer medication, recognizing side effects, and adverse reactions.
  • How to perform personal care and oral hygiene.
  • How to assist in lifting, moving, ambulation and exercise.
  • Disaster/Safety Management.
  • How to prepare for the events preceding death.


• Informs the Patient Care Manager of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.


• Attends the Hospice team meetings and other patient conferences, including care plan meetings, as deemed necessary by the Patient Care Manager.


• Provides appropriate support at time of death.


• Shares in providing 24-hour, seven days a week coverage to patients and families.


• Evaluates hospice aides every two weeks.


• Evaluate LPN at a minimum of one time per month.


• Through individualized studies, learn and develop understanding of hospice philosophy.


• Become proficient in pain management through individualized reading, in services or seminars.


• All other task assigned

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse currently licensed in the state in which the care is provide


• Hospice experience preferred


• Must be of high integrity including maintenance of confidential information including all patient records


• Works as a team player, following directions and adhering to defined care plans


• Demonstrated commitment to the hospice philosophy of care


• Strong Organizational and Self-Management Skills


• Critical Thinker with Good Judgment


• Works as a team player, following directions and adhering to defined care plans


• Can successfully pass background checks


• Valid Driver's License


• Demonstrated commitment to the hospice philosophy of care