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Registered Nurse (HOSPICE EXPERIENCE) MONMOUTH COUNTY, New Jersey
Job Ref: 41038
ALERT REGISTERED NURSES NEEDED IN MONMOUTH COUNTY NJ.
HOSPICE REGISTERED NURSES NEEDED IN MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ. THIS IS A HOSPICE HOME HEALTH CARE ROLE. THIS IS A TRAVEL ROLE THAT IS A 6 MONTH CONTRACT ROLE THAT CAN EXTEND AFTER THE SIX MONTHS. MUST HAVE HCHB (Homecare Homebase) documentation experience FOR THIS OPENING. SALARY RANGE FOR THIS ROLE IS 85-95K. MUST HAVE BE A RN AND HAVE A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE AND VEHICLE.
PURPOSE: The Registered Nurse, RN, is a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and is pivotal in identifying the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient and family. The RN initiates the appropriate interventions and support of the patient and family upon admission provides a continuous, appropriate, comprehensive and responsive plan of care.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- NJ Registered Nurse License in good standing required
- Minimum two (2) years nursing experience in an acute-care hospital nursing in either medical, surgical or oncology unit or other commensurate experience
- Current clinical skills and a strong customer service focus
- Knowledgeable in caring for the terminally ill patient
- Communication Skills (Compassionate nature, excellent interpersonal skills, strong verbal and written skills)
RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):
This position does have supervisory duties.
- Assess patient needs in the home or facility, being aware of the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects and gather data on social, economic and cultural factors which may influence health, well-being and quality of life.
- Provide direct patient care to patients as determined by the individualized plan of care in order to maintain the highest level of comfort and quality of life, assuming primary responsibility for case management.
- Coordinate patient/family plan of care and services including the Interdisciplinary Team. Evaluate and perform ongoing assessment, develop and revise as needed initial plan of care with collaboration from team Physician and IDT members.
- Educate patient/family and other primary caregivers in appropriate care techniques.
- Serve as the patient/family advocate by maintaining regular communication with attending physicians, assisted living, long term care facility staff, HMO case managers and others.
- Appropriately utilize the skills and resources of contract personnel when appropriate i.e., physical therapy.
- Assess the physical and psychosocial status of the patient/family within 48 hours of admission. Update in Brightree within 48 hours of completing the assessment.
- May participate in providing bereavement support to families as well as associated bereavement activities.
- Ensure and document appropriate use of medications, durable medical equipment and supplies, E3 mobile app (Enclara) for medication profiling.
- Participate in team meeting. Attend and participate in interdisciplinary team meeting (IDT), reporting necessary, information to the Regional Manager and all members of the IDT.
- Provide accurate documentation with visit itineraries to the office. Complete documentation as outlined in hospice, state and federal guidelines/standards. Documentation must be prepared and turned in according to these guidelines.
JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse – Page 2
- Document accurate and ongoing assessment of patient status via a variety of mediums of communication (verbal, written, email, computer documents (Brightree). Document patient care reflecting nursing interventions patient response to care, patient needs, problems and progress towards goals.
- Maintain up to date charts and records on patient care (within 48 hours of visit) and regular communication with the patient’s attending physician and the patient’s family regarding patient condition and any changes in the patient’s plan of care.
- Provide and develop appropriate coordinated care plans.
- Monitor the recertification/reauthorization process. Prepare necessary documentation in Matrix Care to present recertification to the IDT for review and approval.
- Respond to on-call issues as clinically appropriate. Participate in Grace’s on-call rotation as prescribed by the needs of the organization.
- Orient Hospice Aides to new patients and plan of care.
- Perform on-site evaluations and supervision of Hospice Aides and LPN’s. Establish HHA plans of care as well as indirectly and directly supervising the plan of care compliance.
- Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities as assigned by the Clinical Director and/or Regional Manager or QAPI Manager and incorporate findings into plans of care.
- Participate in proactive patient calls and visits to ensure that patients and families are aware of all aspects of care and address any concerns they have.
- Participate in patient chart reviews as assigned by the Regional Manager.
- Participate in the orientation of new team members as assigned by the Regional Manager.
- Attend regularly scheduled in-services, hospice university and educational conferences as well as facility Interdisciplinary meetings.
- Develop and achieve professional growth goals and objectives. Review with supervisor on a regular basis.
- Represent nursing and in a positive, professional manner.
- Participate in customer conflict resolution. Schedule regular meetings with customers/facilities, proactively addressing questions and concerns they have, providing support and conflict resolution when necessary.
- Adhere to the practice of confidentiality with regard to patients, staff, customers and all aspects of the organization.
- Ensure that best practices are incorporated into all job activities/responsibilities
- Perform other duties as necessary
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