Hospice Clinical Nurse II (Union S-RN)

Company:

Mercy Health Home Care and Hospice by Compassus

 

Position Summary

The Clinical Nurse is responsible for modeling the 3 Company values of Compassion, Integrity, and Excellence, and for promoting the Compassus philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of success as the foundation. The position is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company, among all departments, and all external stakeholders.

Responsible for caring for a group of complex patients requiring an initial assessment and ongoing monitoring of their condition. Demonstrates clinical competency, evidence of nursing leadership, and coordinates the nursing care of a specific group of patients. Nursing care reflects independent assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's physical, psychological, and sociocultural needs. Precepts new clinical staff
as assigned. Demonstrates competencies in the use of equipment essential in the care of patient age groups as required for assigned patients.

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Completes routine and emergent assessments patients per appropriate clinical guidelines and departmental policy.
• Provides clinical and psycho-social services as indicated by plan of care through case management.
• Records observations, treatments, and other pertinent information per policy in the Pointcare system.
• Communicates with interdisciplinary team, Medical Director, and attending Physician as directed regarding measures to alleviate symptoms, and monitors response to measures implemented.
• Provides physical and emotional interventive care to support the patient and family in period of crisis with the psycho-social team.
• Responsible for monitoring patient to minimize potential for preventable hospitalization by meeting patient and family needs in the home and being proactive and reactive during crisis situations.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to meet needs of patient for clinical and psycho-social interventions.
• Communicates and documents changes in the plan of care to Hospice nursing leadership as required.
• Assists in identifying the need for intervention of other interdisciplinary team members.
• Effectively communicates patient/family needs to interdisciplinary team.
• Educates patient/caregiver regarding care of patient, which may include, disease process, symptom control, and wound care.
• Ensures bedside documentation is completed for visit via PointCare electronic medical record.
• Notifies other interdisciplinary team members of physician concerns and suggestions.
• Submits appropriate documentation and other completed paperwork to contracted facilities at completion of visit.
• Completes and submits interdisciplinary team narratives, time logs, and all required documentation by 10 a.m. of the following day.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Graduation from a state accredited school of nursing
• Successful completion of general and unit-specific orientation and hospital probationary period. Completes Orientation Checklist.
• Obtains/maintains a minimum of 12 contact hours of continuing education annually which includes Fire Safety and BLS/CPR Recertification
• A CN II is the second step of the Clinical Ladder, which is the competent Staff Nurse level.

Skills

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces integrated healthcare at home philosophy.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Successful completion of general and unit specific orientation and hospital probationary period. Must have theoretical knowledge combined with clinical experience in providing nursing care for a variety of patients.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Current licensure from the state of Ohio as an RN
• Obtain ACLS certification within 6 months of assignment to the ER and maintain certification.
• Obtains/maintains BLS/CPR certification
• Neonatal and pediatric life support are strongly encouraged
• Obtain and maintain a minimum of 12 contact hours of continuing education annually which includes Fire Safety and BLS/CPR recertification.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to positions in our organization.

At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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