Resource RN
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| Estimated Pay | $37 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Paw Paw, Michigan |
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Job DescriptionSUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Scheduled days vary. Every other weekend. Every 3rd holiday and holiday shift will be 6p-6a.
- Graduate of an accredited school of professional (registered) nursing. BSN preferred.
- Maintains license as a Registered Nurse from the State of Michigan.
- At least one (1) year's general nursing experience is required with current Hospice, medical, surgical, or critical care experience.
- Maintains current BLS certification.
- Experience with issues concerning the terminally ill, and death/dying, and pain and symptom management.
- Has presented a negative TB skin test and/or chest X-ray and other tests as required by Centrica Care navigators.
- Maintains a valid Michigan driver’s license and has the availability of a reliable, licensed and insured vehicle for use on the job, vehicle must be insured in accordance with the State of Michigan.
- Remains up-to-date on all routine immunizations required by LARA and agency policy.
The Resource RN provides skilled professional nursing care, in person or telephonically, to the patient/family/caregiver in compliance with regulations established by the Michigan Board of Nursing and the policies of Centrica Care Navigators. Resource RN’s are assigned a location to work based on prioritized staffing needs and when unplanned needs arise.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES- Seeks and obtains sufficient information necessary to function effectively in the Hospice setting where patient/family/caregiver requires care.
- Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process.
- Conducts on call/emergent nursing assessments and scheduled visits to assure the highest level of physical and emotional comfort for the patient.
- Performs symptom management based on verbal assessment to ensure the highest level of physical and emotional comfort for the patient. When appropriate, offers and completes a home visit.
- Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by:
- Writing and initiating a plan of care
- Initiating orders for mediations and durable medical equipment, as prescribed by the attending physician or designee
- Applying preventative and therapeutic nursing procedures and techniques as appropriate for the patient
- Revising the plan of care an necessary
- Communicates with Provider and members of the interdisciplinary group regarding ongoing patient needs and changes to the plan of care.
- Documents all communications and services in an accurate and timely manner in the electronic medical record.
- Arranges for DME/supply delivery, medication refills, and the ordering of tests as prescribed by the provider.
- Processes workflow for electronic medical record as needed.
- Uses supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently.
- Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optimal comfort.
- Increases patient/caregiver confidence by providing education and psychosocial support. Individualizes the patient/ caregiver’s self-care techniques as appropriate.
- Provides medication, diet and other education as ordered by the attending physician or designee and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients/families/caregivers. Works together with the other members of the Interdisciplinary Group.
- In partnership with family/caregiver and colleagues, maintains a safe environment for the patient.
- Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and the Interdisciplinary Group members to provide continuity of care and meet the emotional needs of the patient/family/caregiver.
- Performs within the limits of preparation and experience.
- Accepts responsibility of assignment to perform a specialized procedure, only when qualified with specialty training, proven competency, clinical background, and expertise in the specialty area.
- Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.
- Stays informed about changes in the field of Hospice care; shares information with appropriate Hospice personnel and administrative personnel.
- Facilitates positive community relations by providing excellent customer service; maintains a good standing in the community.
- Completes additional tasks as assigned such as chart audits, workflow, infection control logs, etc.
Scheduled days vary. Every other weekend. Every 3rd holiday and holiday shift will be 6p-6a.
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