Express Healthcare Professionals
work with a wide variety of medical partners in Missoula and surrounding areas.
RN position located in a Missoula facility.
DUTIESFORTHISPOSITION INCLUDE,BUTARENOTLIMITED TO:
Primary functions are to
administer skilled nursing care for clients of all ages in their place of
residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family and
referring agency; and assume the responsibility for coordination of care. The
RN assists with after hour on-call coverage. The Registered Nurse Coordinator
acts as direct supervisor to Licensed Practical Nurses, Licensed Vocational
Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, Homemakers, and other non-licensed
personnel while in the patients’ home.
Professional and clinical
services:
1. Perform new patient intake
assessments, including physical, psychological, social, and spiritual
parameters. Patients are assigned by the director or other delegated hospice
professional.
2. Develops or assists with the
development of a comprehensive plan of care for patients based on the
comprehensive assessment.
3. Makes appropriate referrals to
other community agencies as determined by patient/family needs and resources.
4. Coordinates care with the Hospice
team, i.e., Hospice staff, primary physician, volunteers, clergy, and
patient/family; responsible for direction and appropriateness of referrals.
5. Supervises and/or provides direct
patient care within the guidelines of registered nursing practice in the state
and as defined by the Hospice policies and procedures.
6. Provides bereavement follow up
and/or referral within the guidelines of hospice's bereavement policy.
7. Shares in 24-hour call coverage
as assigned by the Director, or means developed by a mutual team. Call coverage
is for all active Hospice patients/families and new referrals received.
8. Makes referral and assists in the
selection of hospice volunteers for specific patients/families. Introduces and
supervises the volunteers, when necessary.
9. Attends volunteer support and
educational meetings as scheduled.
10.Attends a minimum of six staff
in-services and/or educational sessions per year.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Possesscurrent,applicablestatelicensureasanRN and Graduate of an accredited Associate or Bachelorette
Degree School of Nursing.
Two years’
experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting preferred, hospice or
home health preferred. Preferexperienceinalong-termcare
facility.
RetaincurrentBLS/CPR certification.
Requireverbalandwrittenskills inEnglish.
Mayberequired to passadrugtest,
ifallowedbystate law.
Successfullypassabackgroundcheck.
Physical Requirements:
Sitting: 3-4
hours/day
Standing: 3-4
hours/day
Walking: 1 - 2
hours/day
Reaching: 0.5
hours/day – 8 ft., higher or lower
Use of telephone:
1-3 hours/day
Working under
pressure: 2 – 3 hours/day
Working rapidly
for long periods: 1 - 2 hours/day
Use of
keyboard/computer, printer, fax, copier: 1-3 hours/day
Position requires
close work; finger dexterity; adequate hearing and vision (with or without
correction)
May occasionally
work longer than 8 hours/day.
Cognitive or Mental Requirements
The following cognitive or mental requirements are necessary daily:
Critical thinking
Reading
Writing
Mathematics
Drawing
conclusions from written or computer-generated materials
Cognitive or Mental Requirements:
The following cognitive or mental requirements are necessary daily:
Critical thinking
Reading
Writing
Mathematics
Drawing conclusions from written or computer-generated materials
Analyzing data or report information
Creating methodologies for accomplishing a goal
Conducting research
Implementing recommendations by coordinating persons and/or other
resources
Developing plans, procedures, goals, strategies, or processes
Directing activities of others to accomplish a goal
Clear verbal articulation
Call/Text 406-542-0323 for immediate application or apply
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