Hospice RN - Monday-Friday - Crete (surrounding areas)

TABITHA'S PURPOSE: We empower people to live joyfully, age gratefully.

Benefits:

Full benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with employer match (21+ years old)
• Wellness program
• Health Savings Account
• Workforce Development Opportunities

1. Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing comprehensive assessment of Senior/client and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history or current and previous illness(es).
2. Assesses and evaluates Senior's/client's status by:
   • Writing and initiating plan of care that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions
   • Regularly re-evaluating Senior/client and family/caregiver needs
   • Participating in revising the plan of care as necessary, including the Senior/client and the family in the planning process
3. Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
4. Initiates appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician's plan of care.
5. Assists the Senior/client with the activities of daily living and facilitates the Senior's/client's efforts toward self-sufficiency and option comfort care.
6. Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Patient Care Coordinator and assumes responsibility to coordinate Senior/client care for assigned caseload.
7. Teaches the Senior/client and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with Seniors/clients and families/caregivers. Works in concert with the interdisciplinary team.
8. Assists the Senior/client and family/caregiver and other TEAMembers in providing continuity of care.
9. Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice interdisciplinary team to meet the emotional needs of the Senior/client and family/caregiver.
10. Takes on call responsibilities as assigned.
11. Drives from one Senior/client location to another, adapting to changing road and/or weather conditions.
12. Willingly takes on additional duties and/or assignments, assisting with projects and responding to requests as assigned or as necessary.

COMMUNICATION: Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language including medical terminology related to the job.

WORKSITE CONDITIONS: Visits Seniors/clients in Living Communities in the community and in Senior/client homes.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to drive vehicle from place to place, gain access to each Senior/client home and then safely perform the duties of the job. Must have unrestricted ability to lift/push/pull 50 - pounds, demonstrating strength and agility at Tabitha's discretion.

AGE REQUIREMENT: At least age 18.
EDUCATION: Successful completion of a Registered Nurse course of study. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Two years of acute care/long term care nursing experience within the last five years required. Experience in community health and/or hospice preferred.
CREDENTIALS: RN License in good standing as recorded on the Nebraska State Registry or other Nurse Compact state required. CPR required. License must be kept up to date at the expense of the TEAMember. Valid Nebraska Driver's license (unless otherwise allowed by law) and a good driving record required. Must meet Tabitha's vaccination requirements.

EEO Disavility/Veteran

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