PRN Registered Nurse Job at Hospice of Lake Cumberland, Somerset, KY

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  • Hospice of Lake Cumberland
  • Somerset, KY

Job Description

Job Summary

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, assumes primary responsibility for the care of a patient/family caseload that includes assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care provided.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  • Current Kentucky License.
  • Two years varied work experience as a professional nurse preferred; minimum one year in acute setting.
  • Must be able to access patient’s home independently.
  • Must be willing to cross-train to work homecare setting
  • Cannot have any lifting restrictions as this is a vital function of a nurse, therefore there is no light duty available for nurses. 

Position Relationships

  • Supervised by Director of Clinical Services.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assumes role of case manager and provides direct patient care, working to maintain highest level of comfort and quality of life.

  • Functions within the standards of the Nurse Practice Act.
  • Explains philosophy, purpose, scope and role of Hospice to patients/families.
  • Completes initial assessment of patient and home care needs.
  • Prepares and implements treatment plan for patient and family, in collaboration with the patient and family and other members of the IDT.
  • Orders needed medication, supplies and equipment.
  • Instructs caregivers in the proper use of medications, supplies and equipment, and in the basic skills required to care for the patient in the home.
  • Visits assigned patients at least weekly, making complete assessments of pain status and physical and emotional conditions; implements interventions for symptom management as indicated.
  • Provides a safe patient care environment, i.e., drug disposal, sharps disposal, and universal precautions.
  • Provides direct patient care as required, following policies and procedures of Hospice.
  • Continually evaluates care provided by caregiver and IDT. Documents observance of Home Health Aide care delivery every two weeks.
  • Maintains up-to-date patient records so that problems, actions and goals are accurate, pertinent and reflect changes as they occur.
  • Provides appropriate support at time of death.
  • May be required to work in the homecare setting

Functions as a liaison between patient/family and other care providers and members of the IDT.

Obtains and records MD orders for medication and/or treatments and communicates as pertinent to other staff.

  • Initiates communication with physicians, hospice staff, and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family.
  • Maintains ongoing communication with the attending physician regarding patient/family care needs and response to intervention.

Contributes to the overall success of Hospice by cooperating in other organizational requirements and activities.

  • Communicates information concerning work schedule and need for time off to Charge Nurse
  • Participates in Hospice of Lake Cumberland’s orientation and in-service training programs for professional and volunteer staff.
  • Participates in community programs as requested to promote better understanding of Hospice.
  • Participates in organizational committees and special projects as assigned.
  • Demonstrates familiarity with Hospice policies and State and Federal regulations governing provision of Hospice care.

Job Tags

Work experience placement,

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