RN - Home Hospice
Company: Sparrow Health System
Location: Lansing
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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Job Description:
Description:
Positions Location: Lansing, MI
Job Description
General Purpose of Job:
The Registered Nurse provides professional services for the care
and treatment of patients. The Registered Nurse assesses, plans,
implements, and evaluates individual patient care in a nursing
department according to Nursing Services departmental policies,
procedures, and standards of care. Accepts responsibility for the
supervision and direction of co-workers in the implementation of
the nursing care plan.
Essential Duties:
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential
duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to
perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership
has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.
* Assesses patient's condition, especially pain and symptoms, and
then initiates appropriate nursing and/or medical care in
accordance with established guidelines.
* Develops a plan of care based upon the assessment of the Hospice
patient and in congruence with the medical diagnosis and treatment
plan.
* Documents assessment, plan of care, and patient response in the
patient's record. Communicates significant information and changes
in patient's condition to appropriate members of the Hospice
Interdisciplinary team.
* Delegates, directs, and supervises implementation of care plan to
LPN, Home Health Aides / PCTs, or other members of the
Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). Communicates significant information
and changes in patient's condition to appropriate members of the
Hospice Interdisciplinary team.
* Educates patient/family according to assessed need. Demonstrates
good knowledge of Hospice philosophy and is able to communicate and
educate Hospice program to patient/family and members of the
interdisciplinary team.
* Assumes the mentor role for new Associates and students.
* Participates in planning, implementation, and evaluation of
departmental quality improvement activities.
* Demonstrates knowledge and use of unit specific equipment and
appropriate supplies used in the delivery for the highest quality
patient care.
* Maintains knowledge of current trends in Hospice nursing and
provides evidence of clinical competency. Maintains professional
standards by participating in mandatory in-services and mandatory
Hospice Services departmental requirements.
* Provides for and instructs other staff on appropriate post-mortem
care and transport of body.
* Assists with the informed consent process as appropriate.
* Participates in bereavement assessment and bereavement activities
as appropriate.
* Participates in Hospice fund raising activities.
Job Requirements
General Requirements --- Current Michigan license to practice as
Registered Nurse. --- Active American Heart Association BLS
Certification within 60 days of hire. --- Current Driver's License
--- Current Proof of Auto Insurance --- Hospice certification
preferred Work Experience --- A minimum of three full time years'
experience in terminal care or two full time years Hospice
experience. Education --- Associate degree in nursing --- BSN from
an accredited institution preferred --- Mckesson documentation
experience preferred Specialized Knowledge and Skills --- Computer
literate --- Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary
to formulate effective nursing care plans and deliver appropriate
care. --- Interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately
communicate with patients, families, physician, other Sparrow
Regional Health System Associates and external agencies. --- Able
to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care
based on physical psycho/social, educational, safety, and related
criteria, appropriate to the Hospice patient, as related to the
principle duties and responsibilities of the position.
Sparrow Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or
protected Veteran status.
Location: Sparrow Hospital
Activation Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Expiration Date: Sunday, June 5, 2022
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