At Mahaska Health a Registered Nurse provides care for terminally ill patients. They work with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals during the final stages of life. Open Hours: PRN Evenings and Overnights Essential Job Functions include but are not limited to:
- Develops and carries out nursing care plans.
- Does initial physical assessment on assigned patients.
- Maintains patient records and observations in a complete, accurate, and legible manner.
- Reports change in patient condition to Interdisciplinary Group (IDG).
- Prepares written initial patient evaluation and regular patient updates thereafter.
- Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Performs venipuncture or obtains lab specimens per doctor's order.
- Notifies pharmacy and patient of medications and supplies for which hospice is responsible.
- Keep the patient's primary provider and consulting provider informed of the patient's condition.
Requirements include but are not limited to:
- A graduate from an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Iowa (or) a graduate from an accredited school of nursing and currently licensed as a Registered Nurse able to work in the state of Iowa.
- Required to be current in BLS (Basic Life Support) by the standards of the American Heart Association.
- Required to show proof of having completed Mandatory Reporter course at time of hire or attend within 6 months of start date.
- Must adhere to all training requirements as mandated by Federal, State, and Professional licensure and regulatory standards.
- Ability to clearly communicate orally and in writing in the performance of activities associated with the job.
- Basic computer knowledge to complete necessary functions of position.
- Able to perform simple mathematical calculations.
- Must have completed hospice and philosophy training.