Hospice PRN NP

Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
Two years experience as an APN, clinical care setting preferred; hospice or home health preferred
Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice
Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacology, palliative care, and end-of-life
Good interpersonal skills
Proof of Hepatitis consent/declination
Reliable transportation and valid and current auto insurance

Collaborates with the IDT in assuring appropriate evaluation and palliative treatment of terminal disease
Consults with and assists in the IDT’s development of patient/family plan of care to assure quality care is provided
Consults with and educates the patient/family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care
Performs and documents visits to patient/family based on plan of care and patient/family need
Interacts with attending and consulting physicians as necessary regarding palliative care, in collaboration with hospice physician
Consults with and provides education to other IDT members on a prn basis for clinical issues relating to palliation
Actively participates in the IDT. Communicates effectively, timely, and appropriately at all times
Informs physicians and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient/family response to care
Completes face-to-face encounters with patients, as assigned, prior to 3rd benefit period and each period afterwards
Provides clinical assessment results to hospice physician after making face-to-face encounters with patients, as assigned
Uses standard precautions at all times, and per agency policy
Adheres to agency policies regarding protected health information
Keeps up with and maintains education/knowledge in pharmacology and palliative medicine
Provides on-call services to patients/families as assigned