Admissions Registered Nurse RN / Hospice

Description Coverage Territory

• Peoria and surrounding areas
• Schedule: 8 AM–8 PM, alternating 4-day and 3-day weeks including weekends in rotation

Our people are the difference.

Transitions Care is a leading hospice organization that has changed the hospice experience for patients, families, and team members. Imagine a healthcare company that provides 24/7 access to services in the comfort of the patient's home - providing the physical, emotional, and spiritual support that allows a patient to focus on living.

At Transitions, you don't have to imagine! Apply now to join our team and experience the Transitions difference!

• As a Transitions Care Hospice Nurse you are responsible for providing care to patients in need.
• The Nurse functions as a support team member to the IDG team by providing additional services when required.
• The Nurse will assess, address and report patient needs to the case management team all while ensuring that all patient needs are met in a timely manner.
• Local travel is required.
• Major Responsibilities Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process within the designated scope of practice.
• Assesses and evaluates patient's status by: Writing and initiating a plan of care (when appropriate).
• Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs Participating in revising the plan of care (when appropriate).
• Completes all visit types requested to meet the needs of the patient and family.
• Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician's plan of care.
• Completes, maintains, and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient's condition and care given.
• Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physicians' orders as required.
• Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
• Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
• Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.