Hospice RN - Full Time - Days - York Area
Company: Tabitha
Location: York
Posted on: May 3, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview:TABITHAS PURPOSE: We empower people to live joyfully,
age gratefully.Responsibilities:POSITION SUMMARY:The Hospice RN is
responsible for planning, organizing and directing hospice care for
Tabitha Hospice Seniors/residents/clients (hereinafter,
Seniors/clients). This TEAMember strives to uphold Tabithas
LIVE2Care Culture and actively embraces Tabithas Core Values. As a
result, the TEAMember supports Tabitha goals related to dignity,
respect, independence, competence, autonomy, personal comfort,
safety and security of Seniors/clients. In addition, the TEAMember
contributes to the success of Tabitha through ongoing collaboration
with, TEAMembers, management, volunteers and others in the
organization.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Maintains current knowledge of the
local, state, and Federal regulations and laws which apply and
assures compliance.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).Provides professional nursing
care by utilizing all elements of nursing process and as defined in
the state Nurse Practice Act.Assesses and evaluates Seniors/clients
status by:Writing and initiating plan of care that establishes
goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative
nursing actionsRegularly re-evaluating Senior/client and
family/caregiver needsParticipating in revising the plan of care as
necessary, including the Senior/client and the family in the
planning processUses health assessment data to determine nursing
diagnosis.Initiates appropriate preventative and rehabilitative
nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as
prescribed by the physician in the physicians plan of care.Provides
health care instructions to the Senior/client as appropriate per
assessment and plan.Assists the Senior/client with the activities
of daily living and facilitates the Seniors/clients efforts toward
self-sufficiency and option comfort care.Acts as Case Manager when
assigned by Patient Care Coordinator and assumes responsibility to
coordinate Senior/client care for assigned caseload.Completes,
maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes
regarding Seniors/clients condition and care given. Records
pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as
appropriate.Communicates with the physician regarding the
Seniors/clients needs and reports changes in the Seniors/clients
condition; obtains/receives physicians orders as
required.Communicates with community health related persons to
coordinate care plan.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.Assists the Senior/client and
family/caregiver and other TEAMembers in providing continuity of
care.Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice
interdisciplinary team to meet the emotional needs of the
Senior/client and family/caregiver.Takes on call responsibilities
as assigned.Drives from one Senior/client location to another,
adapting to changing road and/or weather conditions.Willingly takes
on additional duties and/or assignments, assisting with projects
and responding to requests as assigned or as
necessary.BENEFITS:Full benefit package including medical, dental
and vision (30+ hours per week scheduled)Life and disability
benefits (30+ hours per week scheduled)Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
and Paid Leaves (20+ hours per week scheduled)Free on-site
TEAMember clinicWellness programQualifications:COMMUNICATION: Must
be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language
including medical terminology related to the job. Sufficient
fluency to be able to understand and follow written and verbal
instructions, provide instruction to others, read and understand a
plan of care, policies, procedures or other similar documentation,
interact successfully with Seniors/clients/caregivers, hold a
conversation, conduct or participate in meetings, compose
professional e-mails or other written communication, prepare
legible, accurate and thorough documentation as required by the job
and effectively interact with TEAMembers, customers, vendors,
volunteers, managers and family members. Ability to recognize and
interpret non-verbal cues. Ability to respond calmly and clearly to
emergencies and high emotion situations. Ability to read a map
and/or utilize a GPS system and/or follow instructions in order to
find Senior/client home.WORKSITE CONDITIONS: Visits Seniors/clients
in Living Communities in the community and in Senior/client homes
which vary significantly as far as their state of repair and
condition. Potential exposure to dust, tobacco smoke, pets,
insects, residual unpleasant odors, vermin, heat/steam (in
bathrooms), disinfectants, allergens, infectious waste,
communicable diseases, bodily fluids, blood borne pathogens,
cleaning products, and personal care products. May be assigned to
drive out of service area to support other regions,
Seniors/clients. Drives to Senior/client homes to provide care on a
daily basis. Exposure to road hazards, extremes in temperature and
weather, sun, wind, snow, ice, rain, and various driving conditions
which are subject to change without notice. Exposure to unpaved
roads, ice and snow covered sidewalks/steps/porches, houses that
are too warm or too cold, houses that are not maintained in a
sanitary condition, noise from Senior/client televisions/radios,
phones. May experience changes in priorities and workload based on
needs of Seniors/clients. Occasional exposure to hazardous
chemicals. Frequent interaction with Seniors/clients, family
members, Living Community staff, TEAMembers, visitors,
representatives of government agencies, etc. under all conditions
and circumstances. This will include exposure to Seniors/clients,
family members and TEAMembers who may experience stress and
demonstrate a variety of emotions. Seniors/clients, in particular,
may become agitated or combative. May work beyond scheduled working
hours. Works assigned weekends and holidays. Is subject to extended
hours or callback during emergency conditions or situations, based
upon needs of the organization.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
while utilizing standard and specialized equipment, including but
not limited to the equipment described below. Physical stamina with
the ability to perform duties while moving about one or more
Senior/client homes for the entire shift with few opportunities to
sit down and with little, or no, break between tasks. Strength and
agility sufficient to frequently lift, push, pull, reach, squat,
kneel, bend, carry, twist, pinch, grasp, or climb stairs while
performing duties, and managing various supplies and equipment.
Ability to safely perform a one (1) assist transfer (to and from
bed, chair, toilet, commode, bathtub or shower) and otherwise
provide care to Seniors/clients who are weak, frail, obese, or
unable to assist due to limited mobility, quadriplegia, paraplegia,
tremors, paralysis, etc. Ability to remain calm and work
effectively when others (such as Seniors/clients, TEAMembers or
family members) experience emotional extremes, up to and including
Seniors/clients who become combative. Vision and hearing within
normal limits (with or without correction). Must have unrestricted
ability to lift/push/pull and pass a 50 - pound physical exam
demonstrating strength and agility prior to employment and at
Tabithas discretion.EQUIPMENT USAGE: Standard and specialized
equipment including but not limited to gait belts, bedpans,
urinals, wheelchairs, geri - chairs, commodes, shower chairs, blood
pressure apparatus, thermometers (glass, electronic and tympanic),
ambulation equipment (canes, walkers, crutches, etc.), whirlpool,
scales (electronic and regular), oximeter, glucometer, Doppler,
oxygen concentrator, mechanical lift devices, Clinitron bed, Aqua-K
pad, braces, splints, side rails, heat lamp, humidifier, fan,
telephone, computer, walkie talkie, electronic devices, and
photocopier.AGE REQUIREMENT: At least age 18.EDUCATION: Successful
completion of a Registered Nurse course of study. Bachelors 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. CPR certification must be kept up to date at the expense
of the TEAMember. Valid Nebraska Drivers license (unless otherwise
allowed by law) and a good driving record required. Must possess
auto insurance at or above Nebraska statutory requirements. Must
meet Tabithas vaccination requirements.EEO
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