RN at Pennant

JOB SUMMARY 

Registered Nurse will implement and coordinate the hospice care of plan, provided skilled and palliative care and coordinates the services provided to an assigned group of patients. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

•    Performs comprehensive nursing evaluations. 

•    Assesses for signs and symptoms of discomfort including presence of pain and takes prompt and appropriate action. 

•    Initiates and manages plan of care, provides appropriate nursing follow –up to all patients, and instructs caregivers in managing patient needs. 

•    Coordinates all services provided to patients and families, as well as appropriateness of care, to ensure quality of care and services. 

•    Maintains the implementation of the approved plan of care, modifies as needed, and contacts Physician, Medical Director and Hospice Team when appropriate. 

•    Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling, and readily accepts new admissions and emergency assignments as requested. 

•    Maintains knowledge of state and federal regulations and The Joint Commission standards. 

•    Participates in the Quality Assurance Performance Incentive Program. 

•    Observes for safety hazards in the patient’s and organization’s environments and takes appropriate steps to reduce or eliminate them. 

•    Maintains continuing education through academic studies, seminars, and workshops. 

•    Attends and participates in in-services, staff meetings, and patient care conferences as required by the DPCS and Executive Director. 

•    Must be available for on-call shifts as required by the DPCS and Executive Director. 

•    Completes all documentation in an accurate and legible manner. 

•    Complies with hospice policies and procedures, laws and regulations and standards or practice. 
•    Performs other duties as assigned. 

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job.  The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities) 

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. 
• Credentials: Current RN License within CA. bachelor's in nursing preferred. Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing desired. A current CPR Certification, Valid Driver’s License and auto insurance.