Registered Nurse
Company: VITAS Healthcare
Location: Riverside
Posted on: May 8, 2022
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Job Description:
The VITAS RN is a member of the interdisciplinary team who work
together to meet the physical, medical, psychosocial, emotional and
spiritual needs of hospice patients and families facing terminal
illness and bereavement. The VITAS RN is designated to provide
coordination of care, ensure continuous assessment of each
patient's and family's needs and implementation of the
interdisciplinary plan of care.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONThe Registered Nurse, RN, is a member of the
interdisciplinary team who work together to meet the physical,
medical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual needs of hospice
patients and families facing terminal illness and bereavement. The
Registered Nurse, RN, is designated to provide coordination of
care, ensure continuous assessment of each patients and families
needs and implementation of the interdisciplinary plan of care.JOB
RESPONSIBILITIESa.Case Management and Supervision for Registered
Nurse, RN1.Registered Nurse, RN, follows VITAS policies and
standards (See VITAS Standards Manual) and practices within the
scope of the RN license and has knowledge of hospice eligibility
requirements2.Registered Nurse, RN, reports any request to practice
outside of scope of license to the manager/supervisor3.Registered
Nurse, RN, performs supervision of (VITAS employed and contracted)
nursing tasks delegated to Hospice Aides, Licensed
Practical/Vocational Nurses (and contracted Registered Nurses) and
Volunteers per the plan of care4.Registered Nurse, RN, completes
initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments including physical,
psychosocial, spiritual, and bereavement in order to provide
palliation of end-of-life symptoms5.Registered Nurse, RN,
appropriately identifies/utilizes resources, referrals such as PT,
OT, Home Health, Dietary, Pharmacy, Supplies, Home Medical
Equipment, and other visits/consults6.Registered Nurse, RN,
completes documentation at the time of the event and at the
location of care unless otherwise directed7.Registered Nurse, RN,
provides education and training to patients, families, caregivers
and referral sources in the care of the patient, including pain
management8.Registered Nurse, RN, participates in patient care
meetings as assigned9.Registered Nurse, RN, participates in weekly
team meetings10.Registered Nurse, RN, provides effective
communication/shift reports through written, verbal, reporting and
body language11.Registered Nurse, RN, participates in bereavement
support12.Registered Nurse, RN, participates in the on-call
rotation and/or provides shifts during non-business hours such as
evenings, weekends and holidays based upon program-identified
needs13.Registered Nurse, RN, provides visits/shifts in program
coverage area14.Registered Nurse, RN, works with IDG to develop,
coordinate, and follow the patients individualized plan of
care15.Registered Nurse, RN, obtains physician orders when
necessary16.Registered Nurse, RN, provides those services requiring
substantial and specialized nursing skill17.Registered Nurse, RN,
evaluates the outcome of services18.Registered Nurse, RN,
appropriately delegates nursing tasks to Hospice Aides/Homemakers,
Volunteers, and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nursesa)Connecticut:
For activities other than those listed in section 19-13D69(d)(3) of
the Connecticut Department of Public Health delegated to a
Hospice/Homemaker, the RN will document in the clinical record
that:i.All factors pertinent to the patients safety, including the
competence of the Hospice Aide/Homemaker have been
assessedii.Determination that this activity can be delegated safely
to a Hospice Aide/Homemaker19.Registered Nurse, RN, provides
nursing care including nursing tasks that may be delegated to other
roles such as LPNs, HAs and Volunteers20.Registered Nurse, RN,
participates in and monitors patient and family care compliance
activities21.Registered Nurse, RN, professionally
manages/coordinates the hospice plan of care22.Registered Nurse,
RN, provides and follows infection control practices23.Registered
Nurse, RN, delivers care in accordance with the patients plan of
carei.Provides primary nursing care for inpatient and continuous
care patients as assignedb.Quality Improvementa.Registered Nurse,
RN, participates in the Quality Assessment and Performance
Improvement (QAPI) Program and related activities as assigned. For
the Registered Nurse, RN, this may include, but is not limited
to:b.Registered Nurse, RN, participation in Performance Improvement
Project(s) (PIP)c.Registered Nurse, RN, gathering clinical data
which is used for quality measuresc.Professional
Developmenta.Registered Nurse, RN, develops and achieves
professional growth goals and objectives personally and per Team
Manager reviewsb.Registered Nurse, RN, responsible for attending
orientation and regularly scheduled in-services/educational
conferences as assignedc.Registered Nurse, RN, participates in
orientation of Hospice Aides, Volunteers and other IDG members as
assignedd.Registered Nurse, RN, participates in training activities
internally within VITAS and externally as assignede.Registered
Nurse, RN, provides customer servicef.Registered Nurse, RN,
maintains focus on the patient and family experience of
careg.Registered Nurse, RN, serves as a patient and family
advocateh.Registered Nurse, RN, reports patient/family/customer
complaints to Team Manageri.Registered Nurse, RN, participates in
patient/family/customer conflict resolution as
applicablej.Registered Nurse, RN, represents the nursing
profession, the VITAS site/location and VITAS overall in a positive
mannerJOB REQUIREMENTSa.Registered Nurse, RN, has reliable
transportation with adequate insurance coverage for driver and
passengers.b.Registered Nurse, RN, has telephone available
(cellular or land line)ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe
physical demands for the Registered Nurse, RN described in this job
description are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While
performing the duties of the Registered Nurse, RN, the employee is
regularly required to:1.Assist in lifting and transferring
patients, as required.2.Lift objects in excess of 20 pounds3.Stand
or walk in excess of one hour per day4.Talk and hearSpecific vision
abilities required for the Registered Nurse, RN include:1.Close
vision2.Distance vision3.Ability to adjust focusThe Registered
Nurse, RN will be required to sit and stoop, kneel, and
crouch.QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE REGISTERED NURSE, RN1.Currently
licensed to practice nursing in the state where the VITAS program
is located.2.A minimum of two years of nursing experience in
hospice, home health, or community health in the last five
years.3.Equivalent experience or licensure may be
consideredDIRECTION RECEIVEDReports directly to the Team
Manager.
VITAS - Healthcare is the nation's leading provider of end-of-life
care, and has the resources and expertise to support your personal
and professional growth. As a member of the VITAS team, you'll find
fulfillment working for a people-focused organization dedicated to
making a difference in the lives of others. You will be more than
just an employee: You will be counted on as an expert in your
field, and as a valued team member whose efforts are respected and
vital to our hospice mission.All VITAS employees commit to
fulfilling their duties and responsibilities with the highest
regard for professionalism, collaboration and teamwork, and an eye
focused constantly on growth and improvement. We serve with
commitment and compassion, and position ourselves for the future by
embracing, innovating, and leading change. If you are that person,
make your voice heard-find your purpose at VITAS today.Benefits
Include:- Competitive compensation -- Health, dental, vision, life
and disability insurance- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care
flexible spending accounts- Life insurance- 401(k) plan with
numerous investment options and generous company match- Cancer
and/or critical illness benefit- Tuition Reimbursement- Paid Time
Off- Employee Assistance Program- Legal Insurance- Roadside
Assistance- Affinity ProgramMany of our positions offer the
opportunity to work -day or night shifts, weekdays or
weekends.Choose a Career with VITAS
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