Registered Nurse - NOC Shift
Company: VITAS
Location: Walnut Creek
Posted on: June 15, 2022
Job Description:
Job Description Case Management and Supervision
- Follows VITAS policies and standards (See VITAS Standards
Manual) and practices within the scope of the RN license
- Reports any request to practice outside of scope of license to
the manager/supervisor
- Supervision of (VITAS employed and contracted) nursing tasks
delegated to Hospice Aides, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses
(and contracted Registered Nurses) and Volunteers per the plan of
care
- Completes initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments
including physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and bereavement
- Appropriately identifies/utilizes resources, referrals such as
PT, OT, Home Health, Dietary, Pharmacy, Supplies, Home Medical
Equipment, and other visits/consults
- Completes documentation at the time of the event and at the
location of care unless otherwise directed
- Provides education to patients, families, caregivers and
referral sources
- Participates in patient care meetings as assigned
- Participates in weekly team meetings
- Provides effective communication/shift reports through written,
verbal, reporting and body language
- Participates in bereavement support
- Participates in the on-call rotation and/or provides shifts
during non-business hours such as evenings, weekends and holidays
based upon program-identified needs
- Provides visits/shifts in program coverage area
- Develops, coordinates, and follows the patient's individualized
plan of care
- Appropriately delegates nursing tasks to Hospice
Aides/Homemakers, Volunteers, and Licensed Practical/Vocational
Nurses
- All factors pertinent to the patient's safety, including the
competence of the Hospice Aide/Homemaker have been assessed
- Determination that this activity can be delegated safely to a
Hospice Aide/Homemaker
- Connecticut -For activities other than those listed in section
19 -13D69(d)(3)of the Connecticut Department of Public Health
delegated to a Hospice/Homemaker, the RN will document in the
clinical record that:
- Provides nursing care including nursing tasks that may be
delegated to other roles such as LPNs, HHAs and Volunteers
- Participates in and monitors patient and family care compliance
activities
- Professionally manages/coordinates the hospice plan of
care
- Provides and follows infection control practices
- Delivers care in accordance with the patient's plan of care
- Provides primary nursing care for inpatient and continuous care
patients as assigned Quality Improvement
- Participates in the Quality Assessment and Performance
Improvement (QAPI) Program and related activities as assigned. This
may include, but is not limited to
- participation in Performance Improvement Project(s) (PIP)
- Gathering clinical data which is used for quality measures
Professional Development
- Develops and achieves professional growth goals and objectives
personally and per Team Manager reviews
- Responsible for attending orientation and regularly scheduled
in-services/educational conferences as assigned
- Participates in orientation of Hospice Aides, Volunteers and
other IDG members as assigned
- Participates in training activities internally within VITAS and
externally as assigned Customer Service
- Maintains focus on the patient and family experience of
care
- Serves as a patient and family advocate
- Reports patient/family/customer complaints to Team Manager
- Participates in patient/family/customer conflict resolution as
applicable.
- Represents the nursing profession, the VITAS site/location and
VITAS overall in a positive manner QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently licensed as a R.N. in the state where the VITAS
program is located.
- A minimum of two years experience in hospice, home health, or
community health experience in the last five years. EDUCATION
- RN license SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE
- EOE/AA M/F/D/V About Us VITAS - Healthcare is the nation's
leading provider of end-of-life care, and has the resources and
expertise to support your personal and professional growth. -As a
member of the VITAS team, you'll find fulfillment working for a
people-focused organization dedicated to making a difference in the
lives of others. You will be more than just an employee: You will
be counted on as an expert in your field, and as a valued team
member whose efforts are respected and vital to our hospice
mission.
All VITAS employees commit to fulfilling their duties and
responsibilities with the highest regard for professionalism,
collaboration and teamwork, and an eye focused constantly on growth
and improvement. We serve with commitment and compassion, and
position ourselves for the future by embracing, innovating, and
leading change. If you are that person, make your voice heard-find
your purpose at VITAS today. Benefits Include: - Competitive
compensation -- Health, dental, vision, life and disability
insurance- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending
accounts- Life insurance- 401(k) plan with numerous investment
options and generous company match- Cancer and/or critical illness
benefit- Tuition Reimbursement- Paid Time Off- Employee Assistance
Program- Legal Insurance- Roadside Assistance- Affinity Program
Many of our positions offer the opportunity to work -day or night
shifts, weekdays or weekends. Choose a Career with VITAS
Keywords: VITAS, Walnut Creek , Registered Nurse - NOC Shift, Other , Walnut Creek, California
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