Travel Nurse RN - Hospice
North Charleston, SC
Protouch Staffing
4x9 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Hospice RN - Local or Travel, 13 weeks

Location: North Charleston, SC

M-F 8a-5p, call is negotiable. Est 5-6 patients/day. Type of visits: Admission/Routine/PRN/Death. HCHB Required. Travel Radius: 30-40 miles

Duties Job Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide direct patient care services to hospice patients and supportive care to the patient's family; manage an interdisciplinary group consisting of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants and support staff to enhance the quality of hospice care; and, case manages all assigned patient clinical records. -Assures the highest quality of care is provided and documented in accordance with the Plan of Care. -Performs the initial and on-going assessment of the patient. -Helps develop and implement the Hospice Plan of Care as prescribed by the physician and in conjunction with the other members of the Interdisciplinary Group. -Works closely with other members of the Interdisciplinary Group to provide all-inclusive physical, psychosocial, educational, emotional and spiritual services including bereavement support to the patient and family to achieve the highest quality of care. -Reports any change in the patient's condition to both the Attending Physician and Hospice Physician. -Maintains an accurate and updated medical record, including all Interdisciplinary notes, Plans of Care, initial and on-going assessments and any other information pertinent to the care of the patient. -Practices infection control measures and standard precautions. -Monitors scheduling of all staff. -Participates in the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Program. -May be requested to participate i Skills Required Skills & Experience: -A minimum of one (1) year experience as an RN, either 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. -Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families along with understanding of hospice; ability to apply knowledge of the special needs of hospice patient and families. -Knowledge of roles of all disciplines providing hospice services; excellent patient assessment skills. -Knowledge of community resources; good oral and written communication skills; documentation and program management. -Knowledge of general nursing practice; thorough knowledge of managed care principles, regulatory guidelines (i.e., Medicare, Medicaid, ACHC, and human resource management principles). -Must be able to effectively operate nursing assessment tools, computers, facsimile equipment, copier and cell phone/beeper. Must have and maintain transportation to be used for work. Preferred Skills & Experience: -N/A Education Required Education: -Registered Nurse Preferred Education: -N/A Required Certifications & Licensure: -Current license to practice nursing in the state of requested employment. -BLS (American Heart Assocation). -Current automobile insurance and valid driver's license. Preferred Certifications & Licensure: -N/A