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Travel Nurse RN - Hospice - $2,110 per week in Pittsburgh, PA

Cynet Health

Pittsburgh, PA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$2,110–$2,110
SKILLS
Acute Care, Basic Life Support (BLS), Case Management, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Clinical Study Publications, Contact Management, Driver's License, Home Care, Hospice Care, Infection Control, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Long-Term Care, Medical Records, Medication Administration, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Office Equipment, On Call, Oncology, Pain Management, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Follow-up, Performance Management, Philosophy, Prescription Drugs, Quality Control, Quality of Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Terminally Ill, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Pittsburgh, PA
POSTED
1 day ago
Job Title: Hospice Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Hospice Care Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Monday to Friday Hours per Shift: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Experience: Minimum of one (1) year experience as an RN, either in acute care, oncology, long-term care, hospice, or home health. School internships and clinical hours may be considered in individual cases. License: Current license to practice nursing in the state of employment Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association), current automobile insurance, and valid driver’s license Must-Have: HCHB experience required. Description: The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide direct patient care services to hospice patients and supportive care to the patient’s family. The RN will manage an interdisciplinary group consisting of licensed practical/vocational nurses, certified nursing assistants, and support staff to enhance the quality of hospice care. The RN will case manage all assigned patient clinical records. The RN assures the highest quality of care is provided and documented in accordance with the Plan of Care. The RN performs the initial and ongoing assessment of patients. The RN helps develop and implement the Hospice Plan of Care as prescribed by the physician and in conjunction with other members of the interdisciplinary team. The RN works closely with other team members to provide all-inclusive physical, psychosocial, educational, emotional, and spiritual services, including bereavement support to the patient and family. The RN reports any change in the patient’s condition to the attending physician and hospice physician. The RN maintains an accurate and updated medical record, including all interdisciplinary notes, Plans of Care, initial and ongoing assessments, and any other information pertinent to patient care. The RN practices infection control measures and standard precautions. The RN monitors scheduling of all staff. The RN participates in the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Program. The RN may be requested to participate in the agency on-call schedule. The RN consistently promotes the company’s core values. This is a safety-sensitive position. The RN completes required compliance annual training. The RN performs other activities as assigned. The RN attends staff meetings. The RN maintains a high level of knowledge pertaining to the management of pain and symptoms in the dying process. The RN makes routine supervisory visits with all other team members at least monthly. The RN performs ongoing review and follow-up on assigned patient clinical records to assure quality services are provided, standards of practice are followed, and compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements is maintained. The RN maintains close contact with the patient’s family and/or significant others to provide information, support, and continuity of care. The RN maintains primary control and professional management of each patient and acts as the primary liaison between physician, patient/family, and the hospice team to be fully aware of all clinical issues, staffing, and scheduling concerns. The RN is responsible for the education of the patient, family, or other caregivers in relation to needs identified on the Plan of Care, including, but not limited to, medication administration, dressing changes, oxygen administration, hospice philosophy, and care of the terminally ill patient. Schedule includes Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call is required one weekend per month and may include occasional weeknight shifts if needed. The RN is expected to make an estimated five visits per day, with a travel radius of 30 miles. Transportation must be available for work purposes. Skills required include knowledge of hospice care, case management, patient care, family support, and interdisciplinary team management. Additional skills preferred include patient assessment, Plan of Care development, infection control, quality assessment, pain management, symptom management, clinical documentation, and regulatory compliance. The RN must be able to effectively operate nursing assessment tools and general office equipment.

About the Company

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Cynet Health

Cynet Health is a TJC certified MBE and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Health Med and Health IT staffing and consulting services to countless hospitals, SNFs, clinics, labs, CROs, health & wellness centers, pharmacies, and other medical facilities across the United States. Headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, we are a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise and a recognized Diversity Supplier.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
WEBSITE
https://cynethealth.com/

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