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Margaret Mary Health

REGISTERED NURSE - HOSPICE

Margaret Mary Health, Batesville, Indiana, United States, 47006

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72/pp - BENEFITS ELIGIBLE

Job Details Description Sign On Bonus: $5000.00

Location/Department: Hospice

Job Summary 72/pp - BENEFITS ELIGIBLE

Provides nursing care to patients of all ages in their homes and/or nursing homes in Hospice.

Supervisory Responsibilities None

Duties/Responsibilities

Makes home visits for patients of all ages

Uses only approved abbreviations

Understands patient safety goals & actions taken

Uses 2 patient identifiers before giving treatments, demonstrates process

Understands read back of verbal orders/critical lab values & can state process

Understands procedure to clarify physician orders

Uses standing orders when indicated

Accurately calls report to MD as warranted by condition; reports to other providers as needed

Reports sentinel events or adverse drug reactions or incidents as warranted

Uses final verification before invasive procedures & can verbalize correct process & documents in EHR

Reassesses patient in response to changes in condition after intervention as needed & documents in EHR

Provides treatments (including wound care, venipuncture & IV administration) as ordered in a timely & appropriate manner & documents in EHR

Communicates with & provides education to patients, caregivers, & family members in a timely manner (using respect & dignity when dealing with death & dying & documents in EHR

Assessments/evalu/resumptions are timely, complete & accurate according to federally mandated time frames

HIS reporting accurate & complete within time frame established by federal government

Provides professional assessment (includes nursing, psychosocial & spiritual needs) as well as need for other services & re-evaluates as appropriate

Completes, maintains, & updates treatment care plans in a timely manner, identifying all appropriate problems & establishing realistic goals

Consideration is given to appropriate resources usage including appropriate visit frequency

Notifies nursing supervisor of need for change of orders

Communicates with physicians & refers to other disciplines as appropriate

Participates in case conferences

Provides daily report to nursing supervisors & communicates with nursing facilities as needed

Attends IDG meetings; provides daily reports to Patient Care Coordinator

Develops aide care plans & oversees visits according to state & federal regulations & documents accordingly

Maintains compliance with productivity standards according to departmental requirements

Time/visit documentation is accurate & submitted in a timely manner according to departmental requirements & state & federal regulations

Discharges are documented within time frames required by state & federal regulations

Patient outcomes are equal to or better than available benchmarks

Assists with chart audits as needed

Demonstrates competencies for all populations served

Required Skills/Abilities

Strong communication & listening skills

Strong nursing skills in assessment, care, planning, & administering treatment

Must be able to operate a computer, phone, medical equipment, & automobile

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

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