RN Hospice Nurse, PRN Job at CommuniCare Health in Akron

Primary responsibilities will include: Completing an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Providing a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es) Supervising and directing the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and/or the Home Health Aide in implementing the patient care plan Developing patient education plans, as needed, and directing the LPN in implementing said plans Creating and modifying the Home Health Aide care plan and supervising them via patient feedback and onsite interactions Evaluating and revising plan of care as patient status and needs change Using health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis Developing a plan of care, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporating therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative action. Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician Identifying discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implementing prior to discharge of the patient Acting as the Case Manager when assigned by the Clinical Supervisor and assuming responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload Preparing clinical notes as needed and communicating with the physician regarding patient’s needs

Benefits: You Will EnjoyIn addition to competitive pay, full-time team member benefits include: Paid Time Off Insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary group programs) 401 (K) retirement savings plan with employer match Tuition reimbursement for qualified career paths Career advancement opportunities Schedule PRN Education, Licensure & Certification Requirements Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Active RN licensure One (1) to two (2) years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting Bachelor’s degree with one (1) year of home health care experience preferred Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional person-centered care as a national leader in post-acute care for those that are chronically ill or have complex conditions. Our more than 150 skilled nursing, assisted living, and long-term care facilities deliver sophisticated and transformative care to nearly 16,000 residents and patients at any given time. CommuniCare employs more than 19,000 employees across six states (Ohio, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania). As a family owned and operated company, family and heart are woven into every aspect of our continuum of care. Our mission, to serve with pride, is evident and a quality residents, families and community partners have come to expect and trust. Dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, we put extraordinary service above all else. We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to deliver a higher quality of life for those far beyond our facilities. Because of this, our facilities are a better place for residents to live, patients to stay, employees to work and families to heal.