60/hr The Registered Nurse - Hospice is responsible for providingcare, comfort and support to terminally ill patients. The Registered Nurse - Hospice assumes theresponsibility and accountability for the delivery of hospice patient care invarious settings. The Registered Nursedemonstrates the ability to make clinical judgments in an effective andefficient manner with supervision. TheRegistered Nurse will also demonstrate critical thinking and performanceability in the coordination of patient care. Consistently performs according to nursing standards and is accountablein managing patient care and assisting others in the management of patientcare. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement andevaluate patient care
Performs focused interview to identify specific patientneeds
Assesses signs and symptoms indicating physiologic andpsychosocial changes in patient’s condition
Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information fromhealth care members and documents actual and/or potential nursing diagnoses
Documents the patient’s plan of care using identifiednursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursinginterventions
Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient carerequirements
Performs interventions according to identified priorities,plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard
Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patientenvironment
Initiates and evaluates patient and/or family education andprovides guidance and support
Revises plan of care according to evaluation, changes inmedical plan of care, effective/ineffective nursing interventions
Documents the patient’s response to nursing and otherinterventions
Uses clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meetpatient care needs of an assigned floor/unit including establishing priorities
Monitors safety and effectiveness of the environment andequipment
Advises grieving family members on coping techniques andcommunity resources
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
Current Registered Nurse license for the state in which thenurse practices.
Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
Participation and completion of Maxim's Competency programwhen applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Maxim Healthcare Staffing
Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed. Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
