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| Job Title: | Hospice RN Team Leader - RN TL |
| Job Ref No: | RN TL Hospice/ Centralia, WA |
| Job Role: | Registered Nurse |
| Job Type: | Permanent |
| Location: | Washington |
| City: | Centralia |
| Post Code: | 98531 |
| Job Description: |
$2,000 Sign-On Bonus Opportunity
Assumes full nursing responsibility for the delivery of the Plan of Care for each hospice patient. Continuously evaluates personal and professional performance and makes necessary changes to increase productivity and quality of care delivered. Adheres to and supports the policies/procedures/goals/objectives of hospice in an attempt to assure quality patient care. Strives for independence and sound critical decision-making regarding the delivery of patient care in a cost-effective manner without compromising quality. Develops the patient’s Plan of care in collaboration with other professionals and implements treatment strategies based on scientific nursing theory that promotes physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Familiar with the concepts and needs of patients / families who are facing death and dying issues. Effective communication skills, both verbally and written. Hospice RN Team Leader - Hospice RN/Registered Nurse (Nursing) Job Responsibilities
Makes the initial nursing evaluation in determining eligibility for hospice services during visit within forty-eight (48) hours of referral.
Identifies the patient's/family's physical, psychosocial and environmental needs and re-assesses as needed, no less than every fifteen (15) days.
Initiates and coordinates the plan of care. Documents problems, appropriate goals, interventions and patient/family response to hospice care. Collaborates with the patient/family, attending physician and other members of the IDG in providing patient and family care on a daily basis.
Instructs and supervises the patient/family in self-care techniques when appropriate.
Maintains accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition. Reports patient condition and any identified needs/issues to Administrator on a daily basis.
Supervises and evaluates the home health aide's/homemaker's ability to perform assigned duties every 14 days. Performs supervisory aide visits to the patient's residence every 14 days to assess whether goals are being met.
Performs supervisory visits with the aide present per state regulations.
Hospice RN Team Leader - Hospice RN/Registered Nurse (Nursing) Education Requirements:
Registered Nurse graduate from accredited school of nursing.
Experience Requirements: License Requirements: Current CPR Certification Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle. Hospice RN Team Leader - Hospice RN Registered Nurse (Nursing)
Benefits At LHC Group, we offer an opportunity to be part of something that’s more than just a job. We are always growing and there are many opportunities for advancement to managerial, directorial and executive roles around the country. We know that our employees work hard, so we offer an excellent and competitive salary and benefits package as well as opportunities to share in our company’s financial growth and success. Furthermore, we make sure that you have the tools and technology you need to be able to do your job well, give quality care and seize the opportunities we offer. As a financially stable, well-established company we have an informal work culture and an open-door policy; CEO Keith Myers encourages staff at all levels to reach out to him with concerns, questions or comments. LHC Group understands the needs of our employees and we give Home Health RNs the independence and flexibility to attend to professional as well as personal obligations during the working day. Benefits include:
LHC Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to hearing from you! |
| Employer: |
LHC Group. |
| Post Date: | 02/01/2012 |
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