Hospice RN - Wisconsin
Apply NowCompany: Gentiva Hospice - West Allis
Location: Milwaukee, WI 53214
Description:
Details
Client Name
Gentiva Hospice - West Allis
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Nursing
Profession
RN
Specialty
Hospice
Job ID
30722282
Job Title
Hospice RN - Wisconsin
Weekly Pay
$2106.0
Shift Details
Shift
Day - 8x5 - 09AM
Scheduled Hours
40
Job Order Details
Start Date
02/17/2025
End Date
05/16/2025
Duration
13 Week(s)
Job Description
Job Title: Hospice Registered Nurse
Job Specialty: Hospice Care
Job Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Days, 5x8 Hr
Guaranteed Hours: 40 per week
Experience: Minimum one year as an RN in acute care hospital, oncology, long-term care, hospice, or home health. School internships and clinical hours may be considered as experience in individual cases.
License: Current license to practice nursing in the state of employment
Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association), Current automobile insurance and valid driver's license
Must-Have:
- Knowledge of terminally ill patients and hospice care
- Excellent patient assessment skills
- Knowledge of community resources
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to operate nursing assessment tools, computers, and office equipment
Job Description:
- Provide direct patient care services to hospice patients and support for the patient's family.
- Manage an interdisciplinary team including Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and support staff, enhancing hospice care quality.
- Assure the highest quality of care is provided and documented according to the Plan of Care.
- Perform initial and ongoing assessment of the patient.
- Develop and implement the Hospice Plan of Care with the physician and interdisciplinary group.
- Collaborate with the team to provide comprehensive physical, psychosocial, educational, emotional, and spiritual services, including bereavement support.
- Report patient condition changes to the Attending and Hospice Physicians.
- Maintain accurate and updated medical records with interdisciplinary notes, Plans of Care, and assessments.
- Practice infection control measures and standard precautions.
- Monitor staff scheduling and participate in the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Program.
- May be required to participate in on-call schedules.
- Promote company core values and complete required compliance training.
- Attend staff meetings and maintain knowledge of pain and symptom management in the dying process.
- Conduct routine supervisory visits with team members monthly.
- Review and follow up on patient clinical records to ensure quality services, adherence to standards of practice, and policy compliance.
- Maintain contact with the patient's family to provide information, support, and continuity of care.
- Maintain primary control and professional management of each patient, acting as the primary liaison between physician, patient/family, and hospice team.
- Educate patients, families, or caregivers based on the Plan of Care, including medication administration, dressing changes, oxygen administration, and hospice philosophy.
Client Details
Address
10150 W National Ave # 140
State
WI
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Client Name
Gentiva Hospice - West Allis
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Nursing
Profession
RN
Specialty
Hospice
Job ID
30722282
Job Title
Hospice RN - Wisconsin
Weekly Pay
$2106.0
Shift Details
Shift
Day - 8x5 - 09AM
Scheduled Hours
40
Job Order Details
Start Date
02/17/2025
End Date
05/16/2025
Duration
13 Week(s)
Job Description
Job Title: Hospice Registered Nurse
Job Specialty: Hospice Care
Job Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Days, 5x8 Hr
Guaranteed Hours: 40 per week
Experience: Minimum one year as an RN in acute care hospital, oncology, long-term care, hospice, or home health. School internships and clinical hours may be considered as experience in individual cases.
License: Current license to practice nursing in the state of employment
Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association), Current automobile insurance and valid driver's license
Must-Have:
- Knowledge of terminally ill patients and hospice care
- Excellent patient assessment skills
- Knowledge of community resources
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to operate nursing assessment tools, computers, and office equipment
Job Description:
- Provide direct patient care services to hospice patients and support for the patient's family.
- Manage an interdisciplinary team including Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and support staff, enhancing hospice care quality.
- Assure the highest quality of care is provided and documented according to the Plan of Care.
- Perform initial and ongoing assessment of the patient.
- Develop and implement the Hospice Plan of Care with the physician and interdisciplinary group.
- Collaborate with the team to provide comprehensive physical, psychosocial, educational, emotional, and spiritual services, including bereavement support.
- Report patient condition changes to the Attending and Hospice Physicians.
- Maintain accurate and updated medical records with interdisciplinary notes, Plans of Care, and assessments.
- Practice infection control measures and standard precautions.
- Monitor staff scheduling and participate in the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Program.
- May be required to participate in on-call schedules.
- Promote company core values and complete required compliance training.
- Attend staff meetings and maintain knowledge of pain and symptom management in the dying process.
- Conduct routine supervisory visits with team members monthly.
- Review and follow up on patient clinical records to ensure quality services, adherence to standards of practice, and policy compliance.
- Maintain contact with the patient's family to provide information, support, and continuity of care.
- Maintain primary control and professional management of each patient, acting as the primary liaison between physician, patient/family, and hospice team.
- Educate patients, families, or caregivers based on the Plan of Care, including medication administration, dressing changes, oxygen administration, and hospice philosophy.
Client Details
Address
10150 W National Ave # 140
State
WI
Job Board Disclaimer
By applying for jobs on this website, you consent to receive daily messages from CYNET about assignments that match your profile. Email or text HELP for more info, or STOP to unsubscribe.
Your mobile info will not be shared with third parties for marketing. Standard messaging and data rates may apply.