Hospice Nurse (RN) – Weekend Days

Job Description

Reports to: Director of Nursing  

Department: Nursing

Schedule: Saturday & Sunday 8am-4:30pm

Compensation: Hourly

Minnesota Hospice is a locally owned and operated community hospice in the Scott, Dakota and Rice County areas. Here at Minnesota Hospice you will find a warm, welcoming and supportive environment where you can thrive. Our leadership team is dedicated to the success of all through a variety of different activities that include but are not limited to, educational opportunities, trainings, and team building activities.

Job Summary:

A Registered Nurse Float is responsible for personal care related to the daily living activities of our hospice patients.  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Participates as a member of the Minnesota Hospice care team and attends educational in-services and staff meetings.
• Maintain communication with providers and other staff members to coordinate optimal care for the patient, family and facilities.
• Provide education regarding medication instructions to the patient, family and facilities.
• Coordinate and communicate medication needs, orders and delivery with Nurse Practitioner and or RN Case Manager.
• Coordinate equipment and supply needs with the Assistant Director of Nursing.
• Coordinate the delivery of equipment and supplies with patients, families and facilities.
• Document all PRN visits, phone calls and client interaction in electronic health record within 72 hours.
• Implement care to achieve outcomes related to comfort and safe dying, self-determined life closure and effective grieving for the patient, family and facility.
• Maintain communication with facilities and families through the hospice binder calendar and visit record note entries at each visit.
• Communicate changes in the patient’s condition to the RNCM and Director of Nursing.
• Administer medication and treatments as ordered by providers.
• Ability to recognize client’s psychosocial needs and report to RNCM, Social Work and/or Chaplain as appropriate.
• Perform clinical tasks such as enemas, wound care, catheters, ear lavage, etc. as needed.
• Provide emotional and psychosocial support when needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of appropriate HIPAA and confidentiality
• Ability to accurately use the PAINAD scale
• Maintain accurate documentation
• Able to work as both a part of a team and independently
• Possesses great organizational Skills
• Excellent time management skills.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
• Knowledge of Microsoft products i.e. Excel, Word, etc.

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of Accredited Nursing Program
• Posses a valid Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Current CPR/BLS Certification
• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience in healthcare setting
• One year hospice or long term care experience preferred
• Willingness to obtain the certification in Hospice and Palliative Care within 2 years of employment.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to regularly lift and move up to 50lbs
• Regularly operate and assist with physical and mechanical transfers
• May have prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Personal protective equipment provided, including masks

Company Expectations:

• Adhere to all Minnesota Hospice policies and procedures
• Promote teamwork
• Lead by example
• Conduct yourself in a positive, confident and professional manner
• Communicate clearly, concisely and accurately
• Promote the hospice concept within the communities we serve
• Offer a willingness to participate in Minnesota Hospice team building and community events
• Posses a valid driver’s license and auto insurance coverage

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employer. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be altered at any time with or without notice.

Interested in this Position?

Email your resume to careers@mnhospice.com.

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