Registered Nurse - Hospice (Full Time)

St. Claire Regional Medical Center Morehead, KY 40351, US

At UK St. Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible. UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals. We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you.

Job Description:

Job Summary

Responsible for providing compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to individuals and families receiving hospice services. Delivers holistic care focused on comfort, dignity and quality of life through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient needs. Collaborates with physicians, interdisciplinary teams and caregivers to ensure seamless coordination of end-of-life care. Supports patients and families with empathy, education and emotional guidance throughout the hospice journey.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

This position will also include an On-Call weekend rotation.

Essential Functions

• Provides direct nursing care to hospice patients in home or facility settings according to care plans.

• Assesses, monitors and documents patient symptoms, comfort levels and response to interventions.

• Administers medications and treatments to manage pain and other end-of-life symptoms.

• Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to develop and update individualized care plans.

• Educates patients, families and caregivers on symptom management and end-of-life care practices.

• Supports emotional, psychosocial and spiritual needs of patients and families.

• Ensures adherence to hospice regulations, clinical policies and infection control standards.

• Coordinates care transitions and communicates effectively with care teams and external partners.

• Participates in case conferences, quality improvement activities and professional development.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Associate’s degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred

Experience Requirement

0-2 years of experience in in nursing, or a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

K. Job-related travel: 1. Never

L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

O. Radiation: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

P. Burns: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); and occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds or up to 25 pounds; and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves some exposure to risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; as well as exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, and bloodborne or airborne pathogens.

Department:

Hospice

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Time Type:

Full time

Address:

201 Lyons Ave.

City, State:

Morehead, Kentucky

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