Registered Nurse Registry Hospice-Float Pool
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Lombard
Posted on: June 19, 2022
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Job Description:
REGISTERED NURSE HOSPICE-FLOAT
LOCATION: SOUTH CITY/SUBURBS
HOURS: REGISTRY DAY/NITE Must be able to work one summer and one
winter holidayMust be able to rotate on an on call schedule
JOB and UNIT SUMMARY: Advocate At Home a division of Advocate
Health Care is the largest home health and hospice services in
Illinois. The Hospice Registered Nurse will provide Hospice
services and establish strong relationships with patients families
and caregivers. All medical needs will be coordinated by the RN who
is case managing the patient and utilizing the resources of the
team (i.e. social worker CNA MD etc.) The Hospice Registered Nurse
assumes primary responsibility for the assessment planning
implementation and evaluation of nursing care for assigned
patients. Hospice is a program designed specifically for people who
have chosen to change the plan of care for terminal illness from
aggressive medical treatment to palliative care.The Registered
Hospice Nurse will manage pain and symptoms so patients can make
the most of every day focusing on living well and with dignity.The
Registered Hospice Nurse will provide compassionate care to
patients and their family members at end of life.The Registered
Hospice Nurse will make every day count for patients families and
care givers.The Registered Hospice Nurse will document and connect
with the care team thru point of care documentation.The Registered
Hospice Nurse will be required to make visits to private residences
which may not be accessible to people with disabilities.THE
ADVOCATE HOSPICE NURSE: Nurse/Patient Relationship: Develops and
maintains a therapeutic relationship through the health care
continuumResponsible for documentation and communication of care
medication and observations made during care of patient in order to
track responsiveness and health of patient.Responsible for
providing appropriate patient/family education to help
patient/family achieve a pain free and comfortable
status.Assuring/Improving Quality Care
Keywords: Advocate Aurora Health, Lombard , Registered Nurse Registry Hospice-Float Pool, Healthcare , Lombard, Illinois
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