Travel Nurse RN - Hospice In Owosso, MI

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Job Specialty: Hospice Job Duration: Permanent Shift: Day Shift, 8 hours Guaranteed Hours: Not specified Experience: 2 years of RN experience required; hospice experience strongly preferred License: RN license from Michigan required Certifications: BLS Certification required Must-Have: Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license Job Description: - Work under the supervision of the unit Supervisor/Manager/Director.

• Deliver patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

• Provide direction and guidance on patient teaching and activities of ancillary personnel.

• Maintain professional nursing standards and comply with the policies and operating instructions.

• Continuously strive for superior performance by contributing to the patient and family experience.

• Assess the physical, psychological, social dimensions, and educational needs of the patient on admission and complete a written assessment in a timely manner.

• Identify patient needs and formulate a written care plan based on patient assessment, initiating care within 24 hours of admission.

• Implement the plan of care and document its effectiveness in the medical record, revising as necessary.

• Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.

• Promote patient independence by establishing care goals and teaching self-care skills to patients, friends, and families.

• Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes, and recommending necessary adjustments.

• Resolve patient problems and needs through multidisciplinary team strategies.

• Adhere to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.

• Maintain continuity of care through documentation and communication with nursing teams and physicians.

• Promote a cooperative relationship among healthcare teams by communicating, responding to requests, and participating in team problem-solving.

• Utilize leadership skills through delegation, communication, and evaluation of team members.

• Recognize changes in patient status and provide appropriate intervention and documentation.

• Provide ongoing patient and family education based on the daily assessment of disease process, care requirements, and expected recovery.

• Prioritize care based on individual patient needs. Benefits:

• Competitive wages, salaries, and benefit packages including retirement plans, paid time off, and flexible spending accounts

• Patient-centered work environment

• Access to discounted venue tickets and recognition programs

• Tuition reimbursement

• High levels of employee, leadership, and physician engagement