Hospice Registered Nurse
Company: Corsocare
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Hospice Registered NurseCorsoCare HospiceFull-TimeCovering Grand
Rapids and surrounding areasCompetitive wagesComprehensive
benefitsGenerous PTO/Holiday (23 days first year)Mileage
reimbursementTuition reimbursementAt CorsoCare we offer a 1440
Culture - one that strives to use all 1440 minutes in each day to
create the absolute best experiences with every person, in every
interaction, every minute of every day. Our PILLARS support our
1440, DREAM BIG, HAVE COURAGE, TAKE INITIATIVE, BE ACCOUNTABLE,
GIVE BACK, ENJOY IT!Employee First - YOU BELONG, YOU MATTER!What
makes you different, makes us greatYou are part of a teamYour
unique experiences and perspectives inspire othersPosition
Summary:The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care to the
terminally ill Hospice patient as needed. To aid and understanding
to the family in the home care situation and in time of
bereavement, and to work as a member of the Hospice team in
providing Hospice care.Required Experience for Registered
Nurse:Graduate from an accredited school of nursingCurrently
licensed as a registered nurse to practice in the state.Minimum 2
years of experience as a registered nurse, preferred.Active patient
contact within past three years, preferred.Ability to work
independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments.Ability
to supervise others appropriately.Ability to respond appropriately
to crisis outside of a hospital setting.Acceptance of and
adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious
modes.Must Complete Hospice training program.Accountability for
Registered Nurse:Regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing
needs of the Hospice patients.Provides dietary counseling.Provides
Hospice nursing services, treatments and preventive
procedures.Initiates nursing procedures appropriate for the
patients Hospice care and safety.Observes signs and symptoms and
reports to the physician and IDG members any unexpected changes in
the patients physical or emotional condition.Teaches, supervises
and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about providing
care for the patient.Supervises and trains other nursing service
personnel.Develops and re-evaluates the patient/family care plan in
conjunction with IDG to meet needs and maintain continuity of
care.Performs specific nursing procedures as needed (e.g.,
treatments, management of symptoms) following doctors
orders.Attends team conferences.Maintains records as required by
Hospice.Follows the policies and procedures of Hospice. Observes
confidentiality and safeguards all patient-related information in
compliance with HIPAA regulations.Always communicates to the
supervisor if unable to meet a patients need or perform a
procedure.Participates in on-call system and is responsible for
providing on-call coverage when unavailable for assigned
duties.Works with interdisciplinary group concept of patient
care.Coordinates the implementation of the plan of care for
patients residing in SNF, NF, ICF or MR.Organizes work schedule and
utilizes time management to be able to attend all required
meetings.Complies with agency infection control policies and
protocols.Assist with orientation, teaching and training as
requested.Other duties as assigned by Director.General Working
Conditions:The physical demands described here are representative
of those that must be met by an employee without restriction to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. OSHA
Occupational Hazard present. For physical demands of position
including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see
following description.This position entails standing for long
periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, there
will be considerable physical effort most of the day including
kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking,
exposure to temperature and humidity changes and maximal assist in
lifting and/or transferring of a 100-pound patient. Must possess
sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will
enable senses to function at a level required to meet the essential
duties of the position. Must have a current valid drivers license,
auto liability insurance and reliable transportation as travel may
be required.The work environment requires appropriate interaction
with others. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
Occasional travel to different locations may be required.This
classification description is intended to indicate the general
kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that are required of
positions given this title and should not be construed as declaring
what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular
position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify
the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work
of the employees under her/his supervision. The use of a particular
expression or illustration describing duties shall not exclude
other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of
difficulty.Equal Opportunity Employer#CORRNby Jobble
Keywords: Corsocare, Kentwood , Hospice Registered Nurse, Healthcare , Grand Rapids, Michigan
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