Director of Nursing - Hospice
Description:
Job Description
We are seeking a Hospice Director Of Nursing - RN to join our team! You will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of assigned patients.
Job Title: Director of Nursing - Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)
Medi-Plex Healthcare Professionals, LLC. is a certified Medicare Home Health Agency that offers comprehensive home health services to its clients. Quality care is the primary focus of our organization, and we make every attempt to personalize our service to meet the needs of our clients. It is important to us that service standards exceed the industry average. At Medi-Plex we encourage ongoing collaboration between our professional health staff and your physicians to design a plan of care that meets the client's needs.
Position Summary
Administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services.
Responsibilities
Performs the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluates the patient’s nursing needs.
Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions.
As needed, participates in basic patient care, depending on individual patient diagnoses, and type of care given may require additional precautions as noted.
Prepare clinical and progress notes for each patient visit and summarize care conferences of patients in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
Coordinates a variety of services as needed.
Counsels the patient and family/significant others in meeting nursing and related needs.
Participate, train and prepare for In-service programs as assigned.
Process orders and notifies the Physician of patient needs and changes in condition.
Complete certification/recertification orders and discharge summaries.
Refers to Physical Therapists, Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapist and Medical Social Worker.
Supervises and teaches other nursing personnel.
Conducts patient care conferences on the patient’s assigned to care.
Ability to be “on-call” as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Graduate of a state approved school of practical(vocational) Nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing. Two (2) years of experience in Nursing preferred. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment. No Felony record or State disqualification.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Has the ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Has the ability to effectively present information to management, residents, family members, and other employees.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Currently Licensed as a RN in the State of Missouri. No Felony record or State disqualification.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear & smell. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle & feel; reaching with hands & arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop & kneel. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 20 pounds, anything greater than 20pounds requires assistance of others &/or devices as needed for safety. It is recommended that two people move carts, stretchers, wheelchairs, flat beds, etc. up & down inclines when “in use”. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Healthcare setting:
Hospice
Medical specialties:
Home Health
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Schedule:
Monday to Friday (On-Call as needed)
Experience:
Nursing administration: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Driver's License
Ability to Commute:
Saint Louis, MO Metropolitan area
Work Location: In personCompany Description
Medi-Plex Healthcare Professionals, LLC. is a certified Medicare Home Health Agency that offers comprehensive home health services to its clients. Quality care is the primary focus of our organization and we make every attempt to personalize our service to meet the needs of our clients. It is important to us that service standards exceed the industry average.
At Medi-Plex we encourage ongoing collaboration between our professional health staff and your physicians to design a plan of care that meets the client's needs.
Full-time