Job Description

Only Angels Home Health and Hospice, LLC in Wichita, KS is looking for a RN to join our team. We are located on 1624 S Rutan Ave. Our ideal candidate is a dedicated, self-starter with both home health and hospice experience. ***Full & Part, and PRN positions available***

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing service, to the patient and family, on an ongoing basis.
• Perform admission, transfer, re-certification, resumption of care, and discharge OASIS for the home care patient.
• Prepare, and present, patient's record to the Clinical Record Review Committee, as indicated.
• Consult with the attending physician, concerning alterations of Patient Care Plans; checks with the appropriate supervisor and makes changes, as appropriate.
• Make frequent visits to the patient to evaluate their condition
• Coordinate patient services
• Submit clinical noes, no less often than weekly, and progress notes and other clinical record forms, outlining the services rendered, as indicated
• Provide support and comfort according to individual patient’s needs
• Work with caregivers to plan and execute excellent patient care
• Hospice: Alleviate sudden symptoms of the disease’s end phase
• Willing to take On-Call weekends
• Submit a tally of patient care visits made each day
• Other duties outlined in the KCHAP job description

Requirements and Skills

• Proven experience as hospice nurse/ registered nurse
• Knowledge of nursing care processes and medication guidelines/side-effects
• Committed to safety precautions and high ethical standards
• Sound judgement and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate nature
• Current CPR certificate

Job Conditions/ Physical Requirements

• Must have a driver's license and be willing and able to drive to patient's residences
• The ability to access patients' homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible is required.
• Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform and demonstrate patient care
• Physical activities will include walking, sitting, stooping and standing and minimal to maximum lifting/ turning of patients'
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• The ability to communicate both verbally and in writing is required as frequent communication by telephone and in writing in English is required

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited School of Nursing (and provide documentation)
• Must be licensed, in the state, as a Registered Nurse (and provide evidence of licensure)
• Home health and/or hospice (preferred, will train right candidate)
• Must have knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid guidelines
• Must submit to a criminal background check
• Must have a current CPR certification (online certification is not accepted)

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