RN - Harbor Hospice/Poppen Residence

Job Details: Job Location: Poppen - Muskegon, MI, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIESThe RN provides skilled professional nursing care to the patient/family/caregiver as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with regulations as established by the State Board of Registered Nursing, the patient and the policies of Harbor Hospice.This is a full time, benefit eligible position that works 12 hour day shifts (7am-7:30pm), with rotating weekends and holidays.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES (other duties may be assigned) Knowledge of hospice concept and philosophy. Assess patient appropriateness for hospice services. Observe and assess patient/family/care giver and develop plan of care. Incorporate safety and teaching into plan of care. Attends and participates in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings as needed. Participates, as appropriate, in team decisions concerning patients. Performs knowledge of venipuncture and port lab draws; IV starts as necessary. Knowledge related to use of IV and enteral feeding pumps; operations and maintenance. Completes appropriate charting in either written or electronic format. Demonstrates tact, patience and maintains professional appearance in accordance with the agency dress code. Demonstrate proper hand washing, asepsis, and standard precautions. Prepare for and collaborate in an effective discharge plan. Demonstrate and teach patient/family/care giver proper usage of DME and supplies. Provide oversight and coordination of CENA patient care. Provide CENA supervision in accordance to Medicare regulations. Orient staff and volunteers. Provide in-service and educational programs to staff and other health professionals as needed. Provide oversight of patient chart to meet accreditation and regulatory standards. Acts as charge nurse, when designated at beginning of shift. While active charge nurse, will carry emergency keys during duration of shift and assign responsibility to staff for the direct nursing care of patients during tour of duty.This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents in this job. It is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required in this job, nor is it intended to limit the authority of any management representative to assign or direct the activities of employees under his or her direction.Qualifications: Is a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and holds a current license in the state of Michigan. Current State of Michigan Nursing License. Possesses and maintains a current CPR certification. Licensed to drive and with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.