RN

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Job Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our team at Palliative Partners Inc. The RN will be responsible for providing home based Palliative direct patient care for our home based palliative care program. The ideal candidate will be able to follow the plan of care, provide treatments, and work collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes. The RN will also respect and promote the mission, values, and vision of Palliative Partners Inc.

Requirements

Primary Job Duties:

• Provides direct patient as defined in State Nurse Act.
• Implements current nursing practice following a patient assessment and an approved plan of care initiated by Physician/Nurse Practitioner.
• Assess and provide patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and self plan of care.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of patient services to reflect the plan of care.
• Verify the resident’s identity prior to administering medication or treatment
• Participates in coordination of Palliative Care services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for Palliative Care interdisciplinary group members
• Perform basic health screenings, vital signs, basic first aid procedures, administer urinalysis to clients both randomly and as needed
• Prepare medications as ordered by the physician
• Record and assess clients’ symptoms and health related complaints
• Document client’s medications, treatment and condition in charts
• Bring all significant questions, concerns and complaints to the attention of the counselors and/or administrative staff
• Complete all applicable paperwork i.e. medical logs, shift reports
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Case Manager and Palliative Care Lead.
• Participates in personal, professional growth and development. Also participates in organization's quality management program.
• Other duties as assigned by senior management