Registered Nurse - Outpatient Hospice (Full-Time, Mon-Fri 8A- 4:30P w/monthly call)
Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and ValuesOur mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region's only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.Position SummaryThe role of the Registered Nurse (RN) reports to the Clinical Manager. This position is responsible for coordinating and ensuring the total nursing care of assigned patients including assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation. This position is responsible for delegating to and supervising the job classes including, but not limited to: student nurse, nursing assistant, and licensed practical nurse. This position assists in the orientation of new staff and clinical supervision of nursing students. This position assists in achieving patient quality of care, national patient safety, regulatory agency, and budgetary goals.Essential Position ResponsibilitiesPerform a comprehensive and accurate patient assessment using evidence-based assessment toolsProvide nursing care according to plan and undertakes clinical practice skills in a competent and safe mannerIdentify changes in patient's condition and report to appropriate providersMonitor the care that patients receiveMaintain patients' medical records through complete and accurate documentationEvaluate patient's progress toward expected clinical outcomes, including treatments and health education, in collaboration with the patient and the health care teamQualificationsEducation: Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing programLicensure and Certifications: Registered Nurse license & CPR, required. Driver license and auto liability insurance, required.Experience: This position is available to both new graduate nurses and experienced nurses. Previous experience in a hospice setting, preferred.