Registered Nurse - Hospice - Per Diem I

About the role

Plans and implements the total palliative care of the patient in support of the prescribed healthcare team plan. Provides direct nursing care with special emphasis on controlling pain and other symptoms of the hospice patient. Job Duties Implements the identified plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote healthcare for a designated group of patients. Evaluates progress towards the attainment of goals and outcomes. Performs a comprehensive subjective and objective admission that entails an on-going assessment of physical, psychosocial, and environmental parameters. Provides direct nursing care with special emphasis on control of pain and other symptoms of the hospice patient. Assesses people using a standardized questionnaire to gain pertinent details about their overall health, wellbeing, abilities, and living environment. Alleviates sudden symptoms of the disease's end phase. Provides educational opportunities for patients, families, and clinical staff focusing on end-of-life issues, palliative care, advance directives, pain management, symptom control, home care, hospice, and discharge planning. Recognizes the need for and initiates collaboration/communication with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and takes actions to proactively resolve patient needs. Participates in service recovery and the orientation of new staff. Retains responsibility and authority for determining appropriateness of plan and implements corrective actions when necessary. Provides support and comfort to patients and family members according to the patients individual needs. Creates an environment of caring, welcoming, and nurturing for new employees. Supports the culture of safety and complies with the organization's established policies. Collaborates with other clinical team members in assessing and supporting psychosocial needs of the patient/family.