Registered Nurse, Hospice

ABOUT THE JOB

Olivia Hospital & Clinic is looking for a Registered Nurse to provide care in our Hospice department. This position provides general nursing care to terminally ill patients. The Hospice RN also assists in planning, implementation, documentation and coordination of patient care services to Hospice patients and families and/or significant others. This is a full-time, benefits eligible position working 32 hours per week from 8:00am to 4:30pm, with rotating on-call and weekend call responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Assess, guide, oversee, and develop the implementation of the nursing care plan.

• Collaborate with physicians, families, hospice team and patients to develop and implement the appropriate care.

• Assist families and/or significant others in understanding patients' illness.

• Teach and evaluate personal care techniques in a home setting.

• Provide and supervise the care given to patients and their families, ensuring that it is delivered in a manner that preserves and protects the patient's autonomy, dignity, and rights.

• Document care given to patients so that costs and services provided are recorded accurately.

• Help patients and families/significant others understand provisions of Hospice Medicare Benefit.

• Act under the direction of the Hospice Director and/or the Physician.

• Use models of patient care standards, physician preference, hospice policies and procedures, Minnesota Department of Health Guidelines, CDC, CMS, and OSHA standards. Also use safe methods of handling medical equipment and supplies.

• Oversee the care delivered by the hospice aide.

ABOUT YOU

• 1+ year of nursing practice experience
• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing with an associate's degree in nursing
• Current RN licensure with the State of Minnesota

• BLS/CPR Certification

• Ability to manage emergency situations appropriately

• Ability to act and make decisions independently based on the values of Olivia Hospital & Clinic

• Strong critical thinking skills

• Effective communication skills

ABOUT OLIVIA HOSPITAL & CLINIC

Located in west central Minnesota, Olivia Hospital & Clinic is one of the leading employers in Renville County. We offer a competitive base salary with incentives, excellent retirement plans, a generous benefits package, a state-of-the-art medical center, and on-the-job training! If you're ready to make a difference, we're ready to meet you!

Olivia Hospital & Clinic is part of HealthPartners, a large health care organization spanning Minnesota and western Wisconsin. The HealthPartners care system includes a multi-specialty group practice that serves more than 1.2 million patients. Together, we're living our values every day to promote the health and well-being of the central Minnesota community.