Job description

Integrated Palliative and Hospice in Lake County Illinois is seeking for a full-time Registered Nurse for a new In-Patient Hospice Facility.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs hospice care and is experienced in nursing with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse will participate in the planning and coordination of care with patients and family in the in-patient facility. Shift hours are 7am-7pm.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care

1. Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessments of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).

2. Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process.

3. Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by:

A. Writing and initiating plan of care

B. Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs

C. Participates in revising the plan of care as necessary, participates in hospice IDT meeting.

4. Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.

5. Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.

6. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers

medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician’s plan of care.

7. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.

8. Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.

9. Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.

Communication

1. Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.

2. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.

3. Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.

4. Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care.

5. Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice Interdisciplinary Group Members to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver.

6. Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.

Additional Duties

1. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

2. Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.

3. Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required.

4. Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.

5. Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in Illinois.

2. Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing.

3. Maintains a current CPR certification.

4. Minimum of two years experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health,

home care, or hospice nursing is preferred.

5. Self directed and able to work with minimal supervision.

6. Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising hospice aides.

7. Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communications; nursing skills per competency checklist.

8. Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.

9. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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