Hospice Nurse (RN or LPN) – Day Shift / PRN - Full-time / Part-time

pDescription/ppemstrongOur people are the difference./strong/em/ppbr//ppstrongTransitions Care/strong is a leading hospice organization that has changed the hospice experience for patients, families, and team members. Imagine a healthcare company that provides 24/7 access to services in the comfort of the patient's home - providing the physical, emotional, and spiritual support that allows a patient to focus on living./ppbr//ppstrongAt Transitions, you don't have to imagine! Apply now to join our team and experience the Transitions difference!/strong/ppbr//ppAs a strongTransitions Care/strong Hospice Nurse you are responsible for providing care to patients in need. The Nurse functions as a support team member to the IDG team by providing additional services when required. The Nurse will assess, address and report patient needs to the case management team all while ensuring that all patient needs are met in a timely manner. Local travel is required./ppbr//ppstrongMajor Responsibilities/strong/pulliProvides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process within the designated scope of practice./liliAssesses and evaluates patient's status by:/liliWriting and initiating a plan of care (when appropriate)./liliRegularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs/liliParticipating in revising the plan of care (when appropriate)./liliCompletes all visit types requested to meet the needs of the patient and family./liliUses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis./liliAdministers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician's plan of care./liliCompletes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient's condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate./liliCommunicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physicians' orders as required./liliCommunicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan./liliEnsures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available./liliAssumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes./liliFulfills obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments./li/ulpstrongBenefits We Offer/strong/pulliCompetitive pay/lili401(k) matching/liliCompany Equipment/liliPaid Time Off/liliFree Scrub Tops/li/ulpRequirements/ppstrongEducation and Experience/strong/pulliGraduate of an accredited school of Nursing/liliNursing licensure in the State which you provide care (RN, LPN)./liliOne (1) + year Hospice, home health or related organization experience preferred./li/ul