RN Visit Nurse Hospice

Brief DescriptionPurpose of Job This position is responsible for the delivery of individualized patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in accordance with the Standards of Nursing Care and Practice as defined by Ridgeview Medical Center, the Minnesota Nurse Practice Standards Act and the ANA Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice.Job FunctionsConducts admission and recertification as ordered by the physician. Completes supporting documentation in an accurate and timely manner. Coordinates requests/referrals according to patient need and physician order. Performs supervisory visits and evaluates performance through direct or indirect observation of aides providing care. Advises and educates patients, family members and significant others on health maintenance/status, disease prevention and/or end-of-life care. Serves as a patient advocate in seeking appropriate community resources to meet patient need. Coordinates with and updates the Case Manager in a timely manner. Completes SOC and Quarterly audits to meet the regulatory requirements as requested by manager/PCC. Demonstrates competencies in the specialty area of Home Health. Performs case management functions under the guidance of a supervisor or primary care clinician as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Education/Work ExperienceGraduate of an accredited school of nursingKnowledge/Skills/AbilitiesDemonstrate critical thinking and decision makingAbility to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functionsAbility to work and multi-task in a high stress and fast paced environmentCapable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem solving skillsAbility to work autonomously and as a teamAbility to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populationsAbility to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned aboveLicense/CertificationCurrent professional nurse licensure in Minnesota or if licensed in another state, a permit from the Minnesota Board of Nursing while the license application is in process Valid MN driver's license and meets Ridgeview's insurability requirementsCurrent Healthcare Provider CPR certificationPreferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in NursingCOS-C (only for skilled)CHPN - Certification of Hospice and Palliative Nurse (only for hospice)RN experience in acute/skilled facility or home healthLink to Employee Health Physical Demands CompensationMany factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.BenefitsRidgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Click here to view the benefits available.RequirementsPosition does have overnight call responsibilities.