Skyline Med Staff Home Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice for a nursing job in Owosso, Michigan.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Hospice
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, evenings, rotating
- Employment Type: Staff
This is an IN-HOME Hospice position.
- Assesses the physical, psychological, and social dimensions and the educational needs of the patient on admission and completes a written assessment within the time frame designated by the type of patient.
- Identifies patient needs and formulates a written care plan based on the assessment of the patient. Care plan is initiated within 24 hours of admission.
- Plan of care is implemented and documentation of effectiveness is reflected in the medical record. Revises/updates the plan as necessary or at least every 24 hours. Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
- Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching patient, friends, and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; and answering questions.
- Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations
- Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
- Protects patients and other employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
- Maintains continuity of care among nursing teams and physicians by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing patient needs.
- Maintains a cooperative relationship among healthcare teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; and participating in team problem-solving methods.
- Utilizes leadership skills through delegation to, communicate with, and evaluate team members.
- Recognizes changes in status of the patient and provides appropriate intervention and documentation.
- Provides ongoing patient and family education based on daily assessment of disease process, care requirements, and expected recovery.
- Prioritizes care based on individual patient needs.
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing or anticipated graduation within 4 months of hire date. - Required RN license from Michigan - Required BLS Certification - Required 2 years of RN experience - Required Hospice experience - Required Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
About Skyline Med Staff Home Health
Certified Women Owned Business
We believe that travel is good for the soul. We want to be on your journey with you and find the right job that fits you
Skyline Med Staff is committed to one vision . treating others the way that THEY want to be treated. The executive team at Skyline Med Staff focuses on a commitment to quality, consistency, and the highest level of service. Our team members continually strive to build long term relationships that center on you and helping you achieve your goals.
Some of the Benefits you will receive with Skyline Med Staff:
- Over 30 years of combined experience in the staffing industry
- Higher Take-Home Pay Rates
- Dedicated Personal Recruiter
- We are available to you 24/7
- Health Insurance Plan Options
- Tax Free Per Diems, Housing Stipends and Travel Reimbursements
- Joint Commission Certified
- Contracts in all 50 states
- Referral and Loyalty Bonuses
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Referral bonus