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Hospice rn - Pt (12059)

CULLMAN REGIONAL

#On-Call #Documentation #RN #Day Shift #PRN #Organizational Skills #Liaison #Hospice #Plan of Care #Critical Thinking

Quick overview

The Hospice RN will evaluate and admit patients to hospice care, develop and implement a plan of care, and provide end-of-life care coordination, including bereavement support. This role also involves acting as a case manager, making necessary adjustments to the care plan, and serving as a liaison between the patient, caregiver, MD, and other team members.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess an Associate's degree in nursing and hold a current Alabama nursing license, along with a minimum of two years of experience in a hospital setting such as MedSurg, Critical Care, or ER. Previous home care or hospice experience is preferred, and strong organizational, critical thinking, and independent decision-making skills are essential.

associate degreeCase ManagementOrganizational SkillsDocumentationEnd-of-Life CarePatient CarePatient SafetyCritical ThinkingQuality ImprovementLiaisonScheduling FlexibilityIndependent Decision MakingOn-Call CoverageTeam BehaviorHome Care Visits

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location

Cullman
Regional
Medical
Center -
Cullman,
AL 35056Position
Type: PRN - .3Job
Shift:
DayJob
Category:
NurseJob
Summary: Evaluate and admit patients to hospice care, develop a plan of care, and provide care to the patient according to plan. Provide end-of-life care and coordination at time of death and bereavement support following death. Act as case manager making necessary adjustments in the patient's plan of care related to symptom changes and changes in care needs. Act as liaison for patient/caregiver with MD, community health care partners and other hospice team members. Complete all documentation related to patient contact, assessments, and IDT meetings according to policy. Provide on-call coverage for both home care and hospice as assigned. Make necessary home care visits as assigned. Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences. Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.

Education

Associate's degree in nursing and currently licensed in the state of Alabama required.

Experience

Minimal 2 years' experience in a hospital setting working in medsurg, critical care or ER. Previous home care or hospice experience preferred.
Additional
Skills/Abilities: Must exhibit strong critical thinking and organizational skills. Must be able to work independently and make independent decisions. Must be flexible in scheduling. Must be able to organize and prioritize a schedule to meet patient needs.