Hospice Resource RN

Job TypeFull-timeDescriptionPicture yourself happy at work, surrounded by teams and people who are like family. At Capstone Hospice, purpose is at the heart of our employee experience, empowering you to make a meaningful impact on patients and families during this most crucial time in their life. We live a simple mission; to bring peace and comfort to those we serve.As a growing company we strive to maintain an employee-centric hospice company. Our belief is simple; Inspired, proud and pleased employees will deliver a level of customer satisfaction that consistently exceeds expectations. We realize that timely and accurate responsiveness is of the highest importance. Our company structure lends itself to a flexible, prompt and efficient response from our staff. The needs of our patients are our utmost priority.Check us out online at www.capstonehospice.comAs the resource RN you will assist case managers of the dedicated team by doing supplemental patient visits to assess and reassess the nursing needs of the patient. You will provide coverage for the case manager during their absence. This position will also assist in educating families and provide mentor training for newer nurses on the team as well as assisting in senior living relationships.This position has the expectations of working Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. The Resource Nurse is assigned to a dedicated team within the Capstone service area.RequirementsCandidates must meet the following requirements to be considered:Graduate from an accredited school of nursingCurrently licensed as a registered nurse to practice in the state.Minimum 2 years of hospice experience as a registered nurseActive patient contact within past three yearsExperience in nursing documentation using a dedicated EMRExperience with pain and symptom management to include complex symptoms diseases.Proven experience with the end-of-life process.Proficient in clinical documentation and communication.To be successful in this role you must possess the following skills & abilities & traits.Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgmentsAbility to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting.Ability to provide clear, compassionate communication.Ability to manage grief and maintaining boundaries despite frequent loss.Ability to care of patients in their private residence and senior living locations.Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes.Essential Functions:Assists Case Manager RNs by doing supplemental patient visits to assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of Hospice patients.Provides nursing coverage for Case Manager RNs on PTO or Sabbatical.Completes hospice admissions as requested.Provides hospice Continuous Care to hospice patients during business hours if requested.Provides dietary counseling to hospice patients and families.Provides Hospice nursing services, treatments and preventive procedures following physician orders.Initiates nursing procedures appropriate for the patient's Hospice care and safety.Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician, regularly assigned RN and team PCM any unexpected changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition.Teaches, supervises and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about providing care for the patient.Trains other nursing service personnel if requested.Develops and re-evaluates the patient/family care plan in conjunction with IDG to meet needs and maintain continuity of care.Attends team conferences as necessary or requested.Maintains records as required by Hospice.Follows the policies and procedures of Hospice. Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient-related information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.Always communicates to the supervisor if unable to meet a patient's need or perform a procedure.Participates in on-call system and is responsible for providing on-call coverage when unavailable for assigned duties.Maintain skills and knowledge.Works with interdisciplinary group concept of patient care.Coordinates the implementation of the plan of care for patients residing in SNF, NF, ICF or MR.Organizes work schedule and utilizes time management to be able to attend all required meetings.Complies with agency infection control policies and protocols.Assist with orientation, teaching and training as requested.Other duties as assigned by Clinical Director.JOB FACTORS:Physical Requirements:Requires considerable physical effort most of the day including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, exposure to temperature and humidity changes and maximal assist in lifting and/or transferring of a 100-pound patient. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet the essential duties of the position. Must provide evidence of annual TB test and other state-required tests or examinations.Mental Requirements:Must be able to work independently, make judgments based on assessments and data available and act accordingly. Must be flexible, innovative and possess good interpersonal skills. Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability.Working Conditions:Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental conditions and hazardous materials.Transportation: Must have reliable transportation and possess a current valid driver's license, auto liability insurance.This is a full-time, salaried-exempt position.Eligible for Capstone Hospice benefits to include:MedicalDentalVisionDisabilityVirtual Medical & Mental Health ServicesGenerous Paid Time OffPaid HolidaysPaid mileageCell phone allowanceSelf-Care reimbursement