Contract RN - Hospice Field Nurse
$116,792–$116,792 year
On-siteMonroe, Louisiana, United States
Job Summary
Conduct home visits for hospice care management, delivering patient care using the nursing process while assessing learning needs and implementing teaching strategies for patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams. Manage nursing resources effectively, communicate with diverse populations, and adapt communication styles to respect privacy and cultural needs. Evaluate outcomes using data to promote change and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and the employer's Compliance & Privacy Program. Maintain knowledge of hazardous medications and communicable disease risks inherent to the patient care environment. Schedule includes five 8-hour shifts Monday through Friday. Requires a current registered nurse license, at least one year of home health experience, and HCHB EMR proficiency.
Required Qualifications
- RN - Registered Nurse
- License of State in which intend to work or Compact License
- >1 year experience required
- Local or travel accepted
- Required - Registered nurse degree
- Valid Driver License and Auto Insurance
- Minimum 1 year experience in Home Health setting as RN
- HCHB EMR experience
- Required - Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
- Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Good organizational and time management skills and ability to be self-directed
- Ability to demonstrate good judgement
- Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly
- Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue
- The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases
- Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment
Desired Qualifications
- >2 year experience preferred
- Preferred - Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing
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