Hospice Nurse RN
Company: MyMichigan Health
Location: Mount Pleasant
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary
The Staff Registered Nurse provides professional and comprehensive
nursing care within the scope of agency services. The target
patient population for this position will be those located in the
hospice house. Activities of this position are patient focused and
utilize the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention,
and evaluation in accordance with nursing practice standards,
physician orders, and agency policies and procedures.
(20%)* Regularly assesses patient's/client's needs and provides
skilled nursing services as prescribed by the physician authorized
plan of care, and accepted standards of nursing practice.
(20%)* Initiates plan of care for assigned patients and revises and
adapts as necessary.
(20%)* Provides nursing care (or arranges for services through
specialized staff) through ongoing visits to a group of patients,
sharing the patient caseload.
(15%)* Coordinates patient care by evaluating outcomes and
providing on-going feedback to others involved in care relative to
patient status and changes needed on patient care plan. (15%)*
Coordinates care provided by LPNs and Home Health Aides and
supervises LPN as needed.
(10%)* Notifies physician of changes in patient condition and care
needs and obtains new orders as needed.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Function as case manager for assigned case load if assigned.
Coordinates care provided by LPN's and Home Health Aides and
supervises LPN as needed.
Implements preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures and
utilizes community and agency resources for optimum patient
care.
Utilizes Agency documentation system to record services provided
according to agency, professional, and program standards.
Assists in maintenance of patient records.
Provides patients/caregivers/physicians with the necessary
information to promote informed decision-making leading to the
achievement of optimal level of independence.
Participates in the clinical team in providing patients/caregivers
with information required by regulatory agencies.
Establishes a Home Health Aide care plan and supervises the Home
Health Aide according to Agency guidelines.
May make joint visits with other disciplines to assure consistency
of care.
Functions as part of multi-disciplinary team in coordinating care
including planning for discharge.
Acts as a preceptor to provide educational visit opportunities for
students and will participate in orientation of new staff as
assigned.
Participates in Agency, community and/or home health organization
activities as assigned appropriate.
Participates in staff meetings, in-service education programs, and
other opportunities for learning.
Complies with documentation requirements for employee personnel and
activity records as defined in Agency policy.
Carries out work according to Agency policies and procedures in
such a manner as to appropriately reflect Agency standards for
timeliness, accuracy, and productivity.
Maintains confidentiality of client and Agency information.
Adheres to the Agency standards related to personal appearance and
behavior.
Participates in weekend and holiday rotations and on-call duties as
identified in personnel policies.
Participates in Agency performance improvement process.
Assists in Agency community education activities as requested.
MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees
need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows.
An employee may be required to participate in further learning
opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:
Associates Degree Required.
Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Registered Nurse Required.
BLS required.
Fingerprinting Required.
Complete Food Safety training provided by facility coordinator.
One year of direct patient care nursing experience prefer med/ surg
experience.
Access to reliable transportation. Able to function as part of a
team.
Successful completion of Agency orientation and competency
programs.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Ability to speak, write and understand the English language.
Ability to adapt to frequent changes.
Ability to recognize needs and concerns of people and maintain
constructive interpersonal relationships.
Ability to work independently, demonstrating problem-solving and
organizational skills.
Ability to drive under hazardous road conditions.
Ability to work where employee may be exposed to communicable
diseases in unpredictable home situations.
Ability to use personal protective equipment correctly.
Ability to perform essential job functions with reasonable
accommodation.
Must possess a valid driver's license and auto insurance.
One year acute care experience preferred.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public
contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.
Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex
materials or appropriate substitute if required for your
position.
Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted
device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as
outlined in the job description.
Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted
device(s).
Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time.
May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or
crouching.
Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially
infectious material.
Must follow MyMichigan Health blood borne pathogen and TB testing
as required.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work
independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to
stay awake.
Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching,
grasping, fingering and feeling.
May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent
basis.
Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33%
of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the
workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and
constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.
Keywords: MyMichigan Health, Grand Rapids , Hospice Nurse RN, Healthcare , Mount Pleasant, Michigan
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