Ascend Health
Registered Nurse- (Weekend Day Shift), 3K hiring bonus
Ascend Health, Overland Park, Kansas, United States, 66213
Registered Nurse- (Weekend Day Shift), 3K hiring bonus
Location:
Overland Park, KS
Hours:
Friday - Sunday 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Responsibilities
Assumes responsibility for a patient visit or on‑call schedule which includes the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating phases of the nursing process
Provides hospice nursing care based on systematic assessment focusing on pain control and symptom management
Initiates communication with attending physicians, other hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate care and use of resources for the patient/family
Maintains regular communication with direct supervisor to review assignments
Maintains up‑to‑date documentation at point of service so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and charges are reflected as they occur in accordance with agency policy and Medicare regulation
Administers medication in accordance with all federal and state laws and the policies of the Hospice along with LTC staff
Maintains current patient records and documents in accordance with the policies of Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care KS to ensure that problems, intervention, goals and outcomes are accurately and clearly stated and charges are reflected as they occur
Assesses and collaborates with the Medical Director to determine initial and ongoing eligibility of the hospice patient
Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs
Can anticipate end‑stage disease process and related pain and symptom management
Regularly re‑evaluates patient's nursing needs
Uses assessment data to determine care plan needs
Initiates appropriate preventive and palliative nursing procedures
Counsels the patient and family in meeting end‑of‑life needs
Performs a comprehensive death note when appropriate
Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports any changes in the patient's condition
Communicates with other members of the IDT to coordinate the care plan
Participates in on‑call duties as defined by the on‑call policy
Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are needed
Education Associate's Degree in Nursing
Professional Experience
Must have a State Certified RN license
Experience in either Hospice or home health care (REQUIRED)
Must have excellent documentation skills and the ability to work independently
Strong communication skills
Valid driver's license & reliable transportation
Must be available to travel locally within assigned territory
Benefits
Competitive Salaries
Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Mileage Reimbursement
Opportunities to advance and grow your career
Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care KS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
EEO/AA/M/F/DV
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Location:
Overland Park, KS
Hours:
Friday - Sunday 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Responsibilities
Assumes responsibility for a patient visit or on‑call schedule which includes the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating phases of the nursing process
Provides hospice nursing care based on systematic assessment focusing on pain control and symptom management
Initiates communication with attending physicians, other hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate care and use of resources for the patient/family
Maintains regular communication with direct supervisor to review assignments
Maintains up‑to‑date documentation at point of service so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and charges are reflected as they occur in accordance with agency policy and Medicare regulation
Administers medication in accordance with all federal and state laws and the policies of the Hospice along with LTC staff
Maintains current patient records and documents in accordance with the policies of Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care KS to ensure that problems, intervention, goals and outcomes are accurately and clearly stated and charges are reflected as they occur
Assesses and collaborates with the Medical Director to determine initial and ongoing eligibility of the hospice patient
Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs
Can anticipate end‑stage disease process and related pain and symptom management
Regularly re‑evaluates patient's nursing needs
Uses assessment data to determine care plan needs
Initiates appropriate preventive and palliative nursing procedures
Counsels the patient and family in meeting end‑of‑life needs
Performs a comprehensive death note when appropriate
Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports any changes in the patient's condition
Communicates with other members of the IDT to coordinate the care plan
Participates in on‑call duties as defined by the on‑call policy
Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are needed
Education Associate's Degree in Nursing
Professional Experience
Must have a State Certified RN license
Experience in either Hospice or home health care (REQUIRED)
Must have excellent documentation skills and the ability to work independently
Strong communication skills
Valid driver's license & reliable transportation
Must be available to travel locally within assigned territory
Benefits
Competitive Salaries
Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Mileage Reimbursement
Opportunities to advance and grow your career
Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care KS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
EEO/AA/M/F/DV
#J-18808-Ljbffr