REGISTERED NURSE - St. Anne's IPU

Job description

Description Full-Time Hours: 7PM to 7AM (Alternating Weekends) Shift Differential Available for Night Shift. Summary & Objective: The Registered Nurse is responsible for identifying and coordinating patient/family needs and for providing preventive and supportive care to the terminally ill patient/family unit. The Registered Nurse utilizes assessment, intervention and teaching skills in caring for the patient/family unit. Essential Functions: - Assess physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient and family within 24 hours of admission into the Inpatient Unit. - Completes accurate and appropriate documentation of patient/family services within 24 hours of visit and maintains accuracy of electronic medical record including accuracy of medication profile. - Coordinates care to the patient and family within the Interdisciplinary team and availability of all resources. - Collaborates with Nursing Home staff by initiating the written plan of care, maintaining professional management of hospice care and attending care plan meetings. - Actively participates in quality assurance and performance improvement projects as directed by Clinical Team. - Serves as case manager...