RN CASUAL Hospice

• Specialty Job Functions
• Hospice Role to understand the Hospice philosophy and perform care accordingly to enhance the quality of life of the terminally ill patient
• Maintain and demonstrate an understanding of the Hospice benefit and comply with regulatory conditions of participation
• Assess eligibility for Hospice care and obtain the informed consent prior to the initiation of services
• Function as a primary nurse and core member of the Interdisciplinary Group to develop a plan of care that addresses the physical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual needs of the terminally ill patient and family
• Follow established guidelines for pain and symptom management to enhance quality of life
• Educate patient and caregivers regarding the care needs at the end-of-life including palliative care measures
• Mental health role- in conjunction with the physician, implement mental health concepts and psychiatric using principles in the plan of care
• Provide supportive psychotherapy
• Demonstrate knowledge of commitment laws, mental health clinical programming, and community resources
• Make appropriate referrals based on the nursing assessment and in collaboration with the physician
• Function as a resource for Agency staff with patients demonstrating mental health problems as a secondary diagnosis
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Required Qualifications
• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.
• Six (6) months medical/surgical experience
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent thinking and decision-making ability, analytical problem solving skills, sound judgment, excellent oral and written communication skills, must be able to function in a team environment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• RN’s with one (1) year experience in medical/surgical nursing or other healthcare related field; IV and phlebotomy training; certification in an applicable area; Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. For Hospice- prior Hospice and/or oncology experience; Hospice and Palliative Care Certification

• License, Certification & Clearances
• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program required.
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance
• Valid PA Driver’s License

• Supervisory Responsibilities
• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but may serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

• Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
• Regular, consistent, on-site and timely attendance.
• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between Excela Health locations.

• LEAN
• Actively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of one’s own motivation, morale, performance and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Excela’s missions, vision and values.

• AAP/EEO
• Excela Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Excela Health to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Excela Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.