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Job description
Overview
nLead with Heart. Be the Difference. Transform End-of-Life Care.
nJoin our company, where every day is an opportunity to deliver personalized, meaningful hospice and palliative care to patients facing life-limiting illness. We support patients and their families with dignity, comfort, and love.
nWhat You'll Do as a Hospice RN / RN Case Manager:
nnnBe the primary point of contact for patients and families, guiding them through every step of their hospice journey.
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nnDeliver and document skilled, hands-on nursing care based on each patient's individualized Plan of Care-in their home, assisted living, or wherever they call home.
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nnPerform initial and ongoing assessments to monitor patient condition and adjust care as needed.
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nnCollaborate with an interdisciplinary team-including physicians, LPNs, CNAs, social workers, chaplains, and others-to build and refine personalized care plans.
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nnProvide emotional, physical, and spiritual support not just to the patient, but to their loved ones as well-offering education, comfort, and bereavement guidance.
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nnTeach caregivers how to care for their loved one safely and confidently, offering both practical training and emotional reassurance.
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nnCommunicate important updates in patient condition to the care team, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.
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nnMaintain accurate, up-to-date clinical documentation and follow infection control and compliance standards.
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nnSupport the organization's quality improvement and scheduling initiatives to ensure care is consistent, compassionate, and efficient.
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nnHelp patients and families understand and navigate topics such as:
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n nnnMedication administration
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nnHospice philosophy and services
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nnSymptom and pain management
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nnEnd-of-life processes and expectations
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n nEssential Functions
nJob Responsibilities
nnnPerform comprehensive patient assessments and reassessments including in-person/telephonic RN assessments/screenings and provide education to patients, family members and caregivers as appropriate.
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nnDeliver skilled nursing interventions and symptom management aligned with goals of care.
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nnDevelop and update individualized plans of care including patient visit frequency to meet individual needs and risk identification.
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nnCoordinate care across interdisciplinary teams including consultation with physicians and nurse partitioners.
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nnProvide patient and caregiver education regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, medications, nutrition and dietary needs.
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nnCommunicate change in condition, or signs and symptoms of decline to appropriate provider (e.g., NP, PCP, Hospice Physician).
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nnSupport the continuity of care by recognizing and supporting home health, palliative and hospice referrals as appropriate and recognizing and supporting transitions in levels of care.
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nnDocument timely clinical records on all patients including screening/assessment findings, physician orders, progress notes, and care plans.
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nnMaintain effective working relationships with IDG, and involve team when patient's care plan warrants team participation to achieve desired outcome.
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nnParticipate in on-call and patient support activities as applicable, conducting on-call services in a clinically competent and responsive manner.
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n nCore Competencies
nnnClinical excellence and sound judgment
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nnPatient-centered communication and empathy
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nnInterdisciplinary collaboration
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nnAccountability and regulatory compliance
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nnAdaptability and critical thinking
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nnTimeliness of patient visits and documentation
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nnAccuracy and completeness of clinical records
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nnPatient and caregiver satisfaction
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nnCompliance with regulatory and policy standards
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nnParticipation in team collaboration and IDG activities
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n nAbout You
nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
nEducation:
nnRegistered Nurse
n nExperience:
nnnA 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.
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nnHospice or palliative care experience preferred
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n nLicenses, Certifications and/or Registration:
nnnCurrent license to practice nursing in the state of requested employment
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nnCPR Certification
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nnCurrent automobile insurance and valid driver's license
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n nSpecialized Knowledge and Skills:
nnKnowledge 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).
n nWorking Conditions:
nnPatient's homes and/or institutional setting and automobile. Potential exposure to infections, communicable diseases, odors, blood, excreta and hazardous materials.
n nPersonal Traits, Qualities and Aptitudes:
nnSensitivity to the impact of life and death issues faced by individuals with terminal illness; tact in dealing with these patients and their families; ability to support others at a time of crisis. Must be able to demonstrate flexibility by performing a variety of tasks, often changing from one to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure. Communicate effectively with people of all socioeconomic backgrounds. Responsible functioning in the work place, maturity, cooperation, flexibility, tact in dealing with co-workers and all members of the hospice team.
n nEquipment/Tools/Work-Aids:
nnMust 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.
n nWe Offer
nBenefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem):
nnnCompetitive Pay
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nn401(k) with Company Match
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nnCareer Advancement Opportunities
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nnNational & Local Recognition Programs
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nnTeammate Assistance Fund
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n nAdditional Full-Time Benefits:
nnnMedical, Dental, Vision Insurance
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nnMileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
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nnGenerous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
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nnWellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
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nnEducation Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
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nnFree Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
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nnCompany-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
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nnVoluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)
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n nReady to Join a Team That Cares?
nApply now to become part of our Hospice Nursing team and help make every moment count for our patients and their loved ones.
nLegalese
nnnThis is a safety-sensitive position
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nnEmployee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
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nnWhere applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
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nnWe are proud to be an EEO employer
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nnWe maintain a drug-free workplace
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n nReqID:
nCategory: Registered Nurses
nPosition Type: Full-Time
nCompany: Gentiva Hospice
Worksite address
hattiesburg, MS, 39400, US
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