Registered Nurse Patient Care Unit (PM Shift)

Company: CALDWELL HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE INC
Location: Hudson
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Description:
Registered Nurse/Patient Care Unit (PM Shift) REPORTS TO: Inpatient Coordinator/ Director of Nursing Services Shift: 6:45pm - 7:15am POSITION SUMMARY: Provide direct patient care and supervise care provided in the patient care unit setting EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current NC license as a registered nurse
• Nursing experience required
• Active patient contact or completion of a nursing refresher course within the past 3 years
• CPR certification KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
  • Knowledge of and commitment to the hospice philosophy of care
  • Ability to work on an interdisciplinary team
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule
  • Willingness to work with patients/families regardless of race, color, creed, age or sexual orientation. Must respect their beliefs and philosophy with an attitude of openness and receptiveness Initial And Ongoing:
    • Complete Hospice volunteer/staff training program
    • Complete Hospice orientation program
    • Obtain 12 hours of continuing education per year, including mandatory safety in-service
    • Attend minimum of six staff meetings per year
    • Attend assigned team meetings every two weeks
    • Maintain CPR certification DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
      • Adhere to strict confidentiality
      • Adhere to safety policy and practices
      • Complete employee time record accurately per policy
      • Cooperate with all government agencies and outside auditors
      • Assist with updating policies and procedures, as appropriate
      • Complete annual TB screening
      • Assure all license, certifications, continuing education information and any other required documentation are submitted to human resources and kept current
      • Maintain up-to-date documentation required and specified in Hospice policy and procedure
      • Perform other duties assigned by supervisor
      • Conduct admission assessments
      • Establish plan of care for new patients in coordination with interdisciplinary team
      • Follow and update plan of care established by the interdisciplinary team with goals defined by the patient/family and the hospice team
      • Assure nursing services (treatment of symptoms, preventive measures, etc.) are provided according to the plan of care, as indicated
      • Make assignments and supervise patient care provided by volunteers and staff members
      • Continually reassess patient needs, making changes in plan of care as indicated
      • Notify physician and appropriate staff members of change in patient condition
      • Make referrals to other services as needed in coordination with social worker
      • Provide patient/family with information concerning the disease process, the dying process, the regimen of treatment, and alternative methods of care
      • Respond to questions honestly and realistically
      • Help the patient/family to make informed choices
      • Promote independence and responsibility throughout the course of the disease
      • Actively listen to patient and family concerns
      • Support individual coping mechanisms
      • Provide services at the time of death
      • Notify staff of patient death in accordance with policy
      • Assure medications are administered accurately, on a timely basis and in accordance with physician's orders
      • Respond promptly to all emergency situations
      • Maintain constant vigilance over patients, insuring necessary safety precautions are taken
      • Follow all infection control procedures
      • Supervise nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, and volunteers on duty
      • Assure facility is secured per safety policies and procedures after hours and on weekends
      • Assure facility environment is appropriate to promote privacy and solace for all patients
      • Assure patient/facility laundry is appropriately cleaned and restocked PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
        • Speech and hearing skills necessary for telephone interaction and face to face contact
        • Visual acuity to read chart and physician's orders
        • Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
        • Manual dexterity to establish IV sites, manipulate tubing, and other patient care supplies
        • With assistance, ability to lift and support an average of 150 pounds
        • Ability to sit as required to perform duties
        • Ability to pull/push, and bend frequently
        • Ability to squat, kneel, climb, and balance SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
          • Must have an automobile with required insurance coverage and state driver's license (if driving while on duty)Requirements:
            PI187007264

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