RN Hospice
Company: Geisinger Hospice
Location: Selinsgrove
Posted on: November 19, 2023
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Job Description:
We are hiring for a Registered Nurse Case Manager. At Geisinger
Hospice, a part of LHC Group , we embrace a culture of caring,
belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come
from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the
communities we serve---it truly is all about helping people. You
can find a home for your career here. As a Hospice RN, you can
expect: the ability to develop trusting relationships as an
end-of-life care expert being valued and respected by patients and
their families employee-focused wellness and support programs
incredible team support and empathetic leadership Take your nursing
career to a new level of caring. Assumes full nursing
responsibility for the delivery of the Plan of Care for each
hospice patient. Continuously evaluates personal and professional
performance and makes necessary changes to increase productivity
and quality of care delivered. Adheres to and supports the
policies/procedures/goals/objectives of hospice to assure quality
patient care. Strives for independence and sound critical
decision-making regarding the delivery of patient care in a
cost-effective manner without compromising quality. Develops the
patient---s Plan of care in collaboration with other professionals
and implements treatment strategies based on scientific nursing
theory that promotes physical, psychosocial, emotional, and
spiritual well-being. Maintains patient confidentiality at all
times. Familiar with the concepts and needs of patients / families
who are facing death and dying. Effective communication skills,
both verbally and written. Makes the initial nursing evaluation in
determining eligibility for hospice services during visit within
forty-eight (48) hours of referral. Identifies the
patient's/family's physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs
and re-assesses as needed, no less than every fifteen (15) days.
Initiates and coordinates the plan of care. Documents problems,
appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family response to
hospice care. Collaborates with the patient/family, attending
physician and other members of the IDG in providing patient and
family care daily. Instructs and supervises the patient/family in
self-care techniques when appropriate. Maintains accurate and
relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition.
Experience Requirements One year of clinical experience. License
Requirements Current RN licensure in the state of practice and one
year of clinical experience. Current CPR Certification. Current
driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a
dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
Keywords: Geisinger Hospice, Harrisburg , RN Hospice, Healthcare , Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania
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