Registered Nurse (RN) PRN, Hospice

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.

SCHEDULE: Minimum 16 hours per month

COMPANY: Adena Hospice

SUMMARY

A Registered Nurse (RN) I - Hospice provides and plans professional nursing care to patients under the direction of a physician. This role involves delivering direct patient care, assisting with examinations, accurately documenting patient conditions, vital signs, diagnoses, and prescribed treatments. The Level 1 RN also administers treatments and medications as directed, contributing to the comfort and symptom control of hospice patients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides skilled nursing care in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician

Observes and monitors patient conditions

Performs assessments to develop an individualized plan of care and adjusts as needs change

Administers medication as prescribed by the physician

Manages multi-disciplinary care as applicable

Promotes continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers and discharges

Counsels’ patient and family on the disease/injury processes and how to manage

Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care

Listens to patient and family members

Oversees and supervises total care of patient provided by Aides and LPNs

Evaluates the treatments and medical condition of the patient according to the plan of care

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

0 to 2 years of experience

Performs work under minimal supervision. Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.

Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Valid RN license in the state(s) where service is provided

Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare-related field preferred

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This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.