HOSPICE NURSE

Weekends schedule. Full Time. Company equipment. Mileage Reimbursement. Sign on bonus eligible.

The Hospice Nurse serves as a member of the Hospice team; reviews patients hospice eligibility, completes hospice admissions, coordinates symptom management, and conducts follow-up visits. Coordinates care of patient/family unit in collaboration with members of hospice IDT team, Medical Director, and attending physician. Demonstrates understanding of Hospice concept of care and the complex issues related to caring for the terminally ill. Provides competent, compassionate care in a variety of settings.

• Demonstrates willingness to function as a part of a multidisciplinary Hospice team. Participates in IDT meetings.
• Demonstrates the ability to complete comprehensive assessments of patients of all ages in a timely manner. Conducts initial evaluations and formulates individual plans of care and plans of treatment with hand-off to the team as appropriate.
• Treatments and medications for patients of all ages are accurately administered and documented utilizing automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.
• Consistently demonstrates the role of patient advocate, protector of patients' rights, and provider of psychological/social/cultural support.
• Participates in performance improvement activities. Maintains awareness of outcomes/scorecard measures. Works towards positive results. Assists with providing evidence-based educational activities.
• Exhibits clinical expertise in rapidly changing circumstances.
• Plans strategies to reduce turn-around time and resource consumption and improve patient outcomes.
• Functions as a role model for clinical practice to co-workers, students, and physicians.
• Uses problem-solving methods to facilitate resolution to patient and personnel situations that present in the work area.
• Provides feedback to staff using appropriate communication and documentation.
• Provides input into practice, environment, and work issues by participating in department, service line, and/or organizational activities that facilitate staff participation/input in decision-making.
• Must possess strong critical thinking skills.
• Securely utilizes electronic devices to access and transfer/synchronize information in a timely manner to promote hand-off of communication and to ensure quality and continuity of care.
• Collaborates with billing to ensure pre-authorization is appropriately secured (if required) and patient financial obligations are communicated initially and ongoing as changes occur.
• Organizes and prioritizes tasks. Demonstrates flexibility with scheduling and ability to prioritize competing needs.
• Complies with all hospice policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates excellent communication/customer service skills in written and verbal communication.
• Documents accurately and timely. Masters use of the electronic medical record.
• Ensures hand-off of communication to all team members/departments at the end of the on-call rotation.
• Participates in special hospice events. e.g., grief camps, Memorial Services, etc.

Serves as hospice admission nurse - requiring the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and evaluate patient/caregiver needs. Makes visits in patients' homes, hospitals, nursing homes, and adult care centers. Provides support to other staff. Works collaboratively with all team members - ensuring complete hand-off of information.

Supervises Hospice LPNS and C.N.A.s as assigned. May supervise hospice volunteers and students from approved schools. Is directly supervised by the Hospice Manager or designee. Indirectly supervised by the Director.

Demonstrates basic knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and end of life and is prepared to provide care to patients of all ages.

May be asked to provide care at other Carilion facilities to meet patient needs. Some positions may be required to take call. May be required to travel in adverse weather.

Conducts end of life discussions with sensitivity, reflecting an understanding of the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of death and dying

Education: Graduate of an accredited register nurse program.

Experience: One (1) year experience in hospice, home health, oncology or medical surgical nursing required.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Virginia or approved compact state. Must have valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and personal vehicle for making home visits.

Life Support: Must obtain/maintain AHA BLS-HCP.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Keyboarding skills required for automated computer systems. including electronic medical records.

This job description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

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Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That's why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life - at work and when you're away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself.Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

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