Hospice - Registered Nurse Weekends (Sat-Mon)
Company: LHC Group
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Company Overview Opening for a Weekend On Call RN (Sat-Mon) Why
become a Weekend On Call RN (Sat-Mon) with Wuesthoff Brevard
Hospice & LHC Group? We offer benefits including but not limited
to: Flexible Schedules Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement Medical,
dental, and vision packages effective immediately 401(k) Rapid
Career Advancement Internal promotions with a career plan LHC
Group, Inc. is a national provider of in-home healthcare services,
with an emphasis on providing quality, value-based healthcare to
patients in the comfort and privacy of their home. A career with
LHC Group means you will be empowered to provide the kind of
service you can be proud of. Our emphasis on person-centered care
affords the time and opportunity to make a real difference in
people's lives every day. Primary focus is to conduct comprehensive
and timely delivery of hospice care for patients and their families
after regular business hours, including at night and on the
weekends. This includes phone calls and in-person patient visits
wherever the patient may be at the time of need. Responsible for
communication and coordination of care with other healthcare
providers such as hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, hospice
inpatient units, and post-death providers such as the coroner's
office and funeral homes. Essential Functions Able to triage
patient needs over the phone until a nurse can provide an in-person
visit. Responds appropriately and with urgency to crisis calls from
patients and families afterhours. Makes the initial nursing
evaluation in determining eligibility for hospice services, as part
of a patient visit, within forty-eight (48) hours of referral if
assigned. Competent to perform afterhours visits including
admission visits, death visits, recertification visits, and routine
visits. Identifies the patient/family's physical, psychosocial,
emotional, and environmental needs and re-assesses as needed, no
less than every fifteen (15) days. Documents problems, appropriate
goals, interventions, and patient/family response to hospice care.
Collaborates with the patient/family, attending physician and other
members of the IDG in providing patient and family care. Adheres to
and supports the policies/procedures/goals/objectives of the
hospice agency. Strives for independence and sound critical
decision-making regarding the delivery of patient care in a
cost-effective manner without compromising quality. Always
maintains patient confidentiality. Familiar with the concepts and
needs of patients/families who are facing end-of-life. Utilizes
effective communication with patients, caregivers, hospice team
members, physicians, vendors, referral sources and community
members, both verbally and in writing. Educates, instructs and
supervises the patient/family in self-care techniques when
appropriate. Maintains accurate and relevant clinical notes
regarding the patient's condition. Reports patient condition and
any identified needs/issues to supervisor. Completes all required
hospice education assignments in a timely manner. Participates in
daily nursing report on assigned patients to supervisor and
provides all necessary documentation. Participates in the hospice
agency Quality Assurance Performance Improvement plan. Maintains
up-to-date personnel file. Assists in overseeing the utilization of
medications, DME and supplies related to the plan of care in a
manner consistent with the needs of the patient, physician's
orders, and the performance goals of the hospice agency.
Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate
the care plan as needed. Communicates with the referring and/or
attending physician, if any, regarding hospice eligibility and
patient needs to establish and maintain the patient plan of care,
including obtaining/receiving physicians' orders, as required. Acts
as a liaison with community referral sources, physicians,
hospitals, and nursing homes to bring a greater understanding of
the hospice philosophy and support to patients and families.
Responsible to effectively communicate with members of the hospice
IDG, clinical supervisor, and the patient's attending physician, if
any, regarding changes in patient status and/or patient needs
occurring during afterhours call. All other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience Experience Requirements One year of clinical
experience. License Requirements Current RN licensure in the state
of practice Current CPR Certification Current driver's license,
valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or
public transportation. Equal Opportunity Employer - vets,
disability. Must be fully vaccinated or be willing to complete full
vaccination by date of hire and proof of vaccination will be
required. If permitted by state law, the company will consider
requests for religious or medical exemptions.
Keywords: LHC Group, Melbourne , Hospice - Registered Nurse Weekends (Sat-Mon), Healthcare , Melbourne, Florida
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