Location Detail: 60 Hartland St E. Hartford (10630) Shift Detail: Weekend Hospice RN. Work 3 days, get paid for 4 days. Day shift. Provides skilled nursing care to hospice clients in their homes or community health settings ensuring the delivery of outcome based, high quality, cost-effective care. · Reviews referrals, and initiates contact with client and family. · Conducts a complete nursing assessment based on referral data, client/family interview, and clinical observation of patient health status. Demonstrates clinical expertise in symptom management and end of life issues. · Develops a plan of care in collaboration with client and all disciplines based on assessment data which documents need for services, appropriate discharge planning, short- and long-term goals, and the utilizations of appropriate resources. Facilitates peaceful death and assures appropriate bereavement follow up through timely documentation of bereavement assessment. Modifies plan of care as conditions change. · Demonstrates understanding of payer information in order to maximize care planning. Utilizes Hospice Levels of care appropriately. · Follows IDT process of approving non-formulary medications, treatments, and DME. · Initiates and maintains a client record utilizing the Agency’s standard for documentation. · Makes follow-up visits to provide skilled care to assess disease progress and evaluates response to treatment so as to promote peaceful death; provides support to client/family utilizing teaching principles to promote and restore health and prevent disease and disability, as possible; coordinates care with providers. Utilizes interdisciplinary team members to support patient/family needs. · Teaches patients and reinforces client/caregiver teaching and education. Prepares/teaches/supports family regarding signs and symptoms of death, as appropriate. · Refers, collaborates, and coordinates all client care services. Consults with physician regarding client needs and plan of care. · Directs LPNs in carrying out the established plan of care. Directs Home Care Aides and supervises plan of care. · Refers clients/family to other community resources as needed. Qualifications Minimum Requirements Education: Graduate of an Associate’s of diploma program in nursing Experience: One year nursing experience OR one year nursing experience in a specialty Licensure: License to practice in the State of Connecticut Preferred Education: Graduate of NLN approved BSN program Experience: Medical/surgery or home care experience