RN - Hospice - Cleveland

Company: Res-Care, Inc.
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: June 7, 2021

Job Description:

Our Company

Overview

$3000 Sign On Bonus!

This is a Full Time opportunity for an RN - Hospice Nurse in Cleveland, TN.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefit package including Paid Time Off & 401(k)

Our Compassionate Care Team Needs You.

We are always looking for compassionate, caring, and experienced healthcare providers to join the Adoration Team. There are many exciting employment opportunities at Adoration Health and Hospice, whether it's a part-time or full-time career or an opportunity to volunteer, we encourage you to join the team!

Responsibilities

Current Field Nurse Responsibilities:

• Provide care to patients in a safe and timely manner using acceptable nursing skill and best practices as defined by Adoration's quality assurance team
• Active participation in weekly team meetings in a manner that safely manages around current COVID safety measures and helps coordinate appropriate patient care
• Provide nursing interventions that facilitate patient rehabilitation and efficient, quality outcome-driven results
• Provide quality, compassionate nursing care while coordinating with other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team as needed
• Facilitate adjustments to the nursing care plan as needed to ensure our patients reach their maximum potential
• Provide medication instruction, monitoring, and administration as ordered by the patient's Primary Care Physician
• Appropriate implementation of medication orders, medication reviews, monitoring, and discontinuation of medications as ordered by and coordinated with the patient's Primary Care Physician
• Conduct patient assessments and help develop the patient's plan of care with other interdisciplinary team members. Complete supervision of Licensed Practical Nurses and Home Health Aide staff as appropriate
• Inform the physician and nursing supervisor of changes in the client's medical needs through documentation and other methods of appropriate communication
• Complete appropriate and timely documentation of all patient care, including progress note, summaries, and discharges per state and federal requirements
• Assist with developing and implementing an individualized treatment plan of care that ensures the patient's rapid recovery at home
• Understand and abide by safe nursing practices and an understanding of when to report patient events to the nursing supervisor in a timely manner
• Assist in maintaining and updating nursing, pharmacy, infection control, and health and safety policies and procedures as requested
• Strong self-motivator that feels comfortable interacting with a strong, supportive clinical team
• Comfortable with learning or using an electronic medical record and documentation software (WellSky)
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age
• Registered Nursing Degree (Associate or Bachelor) from an accredited college of nursing with current unrestricted registration and license in the State of Tennessee, required
• One year nursing practice in a patient care setting, required; and Home health, geriatrics or other relatable settings, preferred
• Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and proof of car insurance in accordance with Adoration policy and/or the State of Tennessee, required
• Active CPR certification
• Successful background check

About our Line of Business

Adoration Home Health and Hospice provides quality and compassionate services in the comfort of home, providing support for patients, families and caregivers in their time of need. Adoration was formed to fill the need for a loving, community-focused, caring organization. We empower patients to live with dignity, find a sense of fulfillment, and celebrate with their families a life well-lived. Our employees and caregivers are proud to be a part of the Adoration team and the mission of our company. For more information about Adoration, please visit www.AdorationHealth.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

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