RN-Home Health and Hospice

Company: SSM Health
Location: Mount Vernon
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate employees like you. As a Hospice RN, you've chosen a career where patients matter - a lot. Our mission and values put the patient first and place you in a position to improve each day. As a Hospice RN, you will not only collaborate with the team on caring for the patient at the end of life, but also be able to think creatively on the resources provided in their home, provide education to your patients and their families and learn ways to adapt care and adjust plans for patients' evolving needs. As a Hospice RN, you can expect a work environment where:

• Flexibility in an ever changing work environment;
• Each employee finds meaning in work, leveraging skills and talents toward a greater purpose;
• Teamwork and collaboration is encouraged, while management is supportive.Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
  • Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
  • Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
  • Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATION
    • Graduate of accredited school of nursingEXPERIENCE
      • No experience required

Keywords: SSM Health, Evansville , RN-Home Health and Hospice, Healthcare , Mount Vernon, Indiana