Location: all cities,KS, USA
Assumes the responsibility for development, implementation, and management of the patient's plan of care. Collaborates with physician and other ordered disciplines as indicated to maximize patient outcomes.
Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility inmaintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Formulates a collaborative individualized plan of care based upon medical and nursing diagnosis and desired patient outcomes for hospice and homecare patients newborn thru geriatric.
* Assumes responsibility for the provision of skilled services in accordance with the plan of care.
* Completes accurate OASIS assessment as indicated.
* Collaborates with physician, patient/family and other assigned disciplines regarding care needs and revisions to plan of care.
* Completes supervision of HHA services provided as per policy.
* Participates in on-call responsibilities as needed to ensure 24 hour nursing availability for agency hospice, homecare and private duty patients. Participation includes call, scheduled visits and admissions.
* Completes timely and accurate documentation as per agency policy.
* Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with patients, family members, co-workers, physicians and referral sources.
* Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals and including the patient and family in discussions regarding medical issues, testing, medications, and self-care skills.
* Observes the patients' physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual conditions and collaborates with team members as appropriate.
* Abides by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
* Knowledge of MS Office software.
* Keyboarding skills.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
* Multitasking and prioritization skills.
* Ability to apply basic nursing principles
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
* Clinical skills.
* Home Health OASIS Data Set.
REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL SKILLS:
* Integrity:
* A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of honesty and the willingness to do the right thing.
* The ability to role model, inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals and values of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System.
* Compassion:
* A personal presence which is characterized by a sense of caring that is reflected in a high level of empathy and customer service with all that we come in contact.
* Ability to manage conflict, consider other points of view, and offer alternative solutions without jeopardizing overall project direction and the ability to manage customer expectations.
* Accountability:
* Demonstrated track record of ownership of situations, projects and issues.
* Able to work autonomously and have a high degree of flexibility to adapt to changing projects, priorities and work volumes.
* Respect:
* Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a diverse population.
* Treat all internal and external customers with a positive, proactive service orientation.
* Excellence:
* Strong communication and presentation skills with a proven ability to influence and lead teams to conclusion/decision making.
* Proven ability to think strategically but also must be able to lead day-to-day tactical processes.
* Demonstrated ability to manage and provide coaching and leadership on complex projects.
* Must be able to lead and/or facilitate process improvement.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
* Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
* Several years of clinical experience.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
* BSN.
* Previous hospice and/or home health experience.
* Certified as Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse.
REQUIRED LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:
* Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas.
* BLS - BLS is required within three months of hire
* Kansas State Driver's License.
* Auto Insurance equal to or greater than the Kansas insurance requirements.
PREFERRED LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:
* N/A
We offer competitive pay, a generous benefit package and a reason to be proud of what you do, every day.