Registered Nurse (FT)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to establish the patient’s eligibility and appropriate levels of care.
- Assess the impact of the terminal diagnosis on the patient’s physical, functional, environmental, safety, ADL, and psycho-social needs, including risk for pathological grief.
- Assess all aspects of the patient’s pain and develop an individualized pain management plan.
- Assess the ability of the caregiver to meet the patient’s immediate needs at the start of care and throughout care.
- Develop an individualized palliative plan of care based on the needs identified which demonstrates the management of discomfort and provision of symptom relief.
- Determine the scope and frequency of services based on acuity and patient/family needs.
- Implement the care plan utilizing appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
- Consult and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and others involved in the patient’s care.
- Coordinate all patient/family services and participate in prioritizing the needs of members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Use the case management approach, referring to other services as needed.
- Support, consult, and educate the patient, family, and caregiver regarding the disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life cares, and managing ethical concerns.
- Document nursing assessments, care plans with problems, appropriate goals and interventions identified, care provided, and patient/family outcomes demonstrating progress toward established goals.
- Document and communicate information using current processes and technology available to Agency.
- Attend Interdisciplinary Group meetings and participate in care plan revision/update.
- Work in a team approach with members of the interdisciplinary team to evaluate ongoing patient/family responses to and satisfaction with care.
- Support the patient’s and family’s unique spiritual and cultural beliefs.
- Provide holistic, family-centered care across treatment settings to improve quality of life.
- Perform duties consistent with the Nursing Practice Act including the Standards of Competent Performance.
- Demonstrate the ability to correctly use and direct the use of medical supplies and equipment.
- Provide specialized hospice training to other staff the patient’s family and informal caregivers to ensure adequate care.
- Participate in the On-Call rotation as requested.
- Participate in orientation, in-service education, and performance improvement.
- Prepare and submit, as directed, all case documentation and required payroll information according to Agency policy.
- Prepare re-certification and discharge paperwork as appropriate and submit timely.
- Evaluate own needs for support and communicate concerns to manager.
- Consistently display a professional appearance and conduct in all settings.
- Assume responsibility and display reliability for the completion of all tasks, duties, communications, and actions.
- Support the mission, vision, and goals of the Agency.
- Participate in performance improvement activities.
- Abide by Agency policies and procedures.
- Accept other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING:
- Current, active license in the state of Arizona Board of Nursing, pursuant to ARS Title 32, Chapter 15 including fingerprint checks Current CPR, health clearance, and clinical skills self-assessment.
- Minimum of one year of professional nursing experience and BSN or one year of professional nursing experience within the last 3 years.