RN - Hospice - Travel - Rutland, VT - $2,306 per week at TravelNurseSource
Rutland, VT 05701
About the Job
TravelNurseSource is working with Infojini Healthcare to find a qualified Hospice RN in Rutland, Vermont, 05701!
Pay Information
$2,306 per week
About The Position
ID: 51750807 Shift: M-F 8am-4pm. Some weekends and on call are required. Description: 1. Utilizing the nursing process, carries out comprehensive assessment of patient/care giver needs in order to provide quality care to assigned patients, in accordance with State and Federal regulations, Vermont State Board of Nursing and VNAHSR policies and regulations.. 2. Develops and communicates a realistic plan of care for each patient in accordance with State and Federal regulations, Vermont State Board of Nursing and VNAHSR policies and regulations. Ensures that the patient/care givers are included in the care plan process.3. Actively participates in IDT meetings to develop an appropriate individualized plan of care within five days of admission, and every fifteen days subsequently, carries out comprehensive assessment with other members of the IDT of patient needs.4. Serves as Case Manager for assigned patients and actively manages case loads and visit times in accordance with IDT plan of care.5. Implements medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary to ensure the safe effective quality of care for patients in accordance with State and Federal regulations, Vermont State Board of Nursing and VNAHSR policies and regulations. 6. Stays up-to-date on a variety of pain control, symptom management, High-Tech skills; IV use and maintenance, wound VAC, complex wound care, etc. Takes action to ensure that infection control standards re maintained throughout plan of care.7. In accordance with LPN scope of practice, delegates duties to LPN s to ensure that the plan of care is followed, delegates tasks and ensures that patient needs are met. Consistently reviews documentation, annotates visit notes and acts on recommendations in accordance with department policies and procedures. 8. Evaluates a variety of aspects of implemented plan of care including, but not limited to identified problems, care provided and patient s responses, to meet patient/care giver needs and ensure overall quality of care delivered, in accordance with State and Federal regulations, Vermont State Board of Nursing and VNAHSR policies and regulations.9. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the effective integration of information for use by the health care team to ensure on-going and continued quality of care, in accordance with evidence-based practice, State and Federal regulations, Vermont State Board of Nursing and VNAHSR policies and regulations.10. Follows agency protocol with McKesson processes, including but not limited to, locking-down visits, follow-up notes, visit completion, etc. 11. Performs patient and care giver education to ensure informed patient decisions can be made, including, but not limited to, medication side effects, treatment options, discharge instructions, reportable conditions, ranges of services, etc. in accordance with State and Federal regulations, Vermont State Board of Nursing and VNAHSR policies and procedures.12. Accurately and completely fills out a variety of Agency, State and Federal forms, including but not limited to, HHABN, Medicare Notice of Non-Coverage, etc. in a timely manner. Takes action to ensure that forms are readily available during visits to facilitate timely completion. 13. Carries out supervisory visits in accordance with State and Federal regulations. Takes action to communicate information to the Scheduler in a timely manner.14 Assesses patients needs for HCA/Hospice Aide services, develops and coordinates POC with patient/care giver, and provides on-going supervision in accordance with State and Federal regulations. 15. As necessary, transmits patient incidents reports (infections, injuries, etc) to QI Specialist in a timely manner. 16. Coordinates safe patient discharges and/or transfers (or upon knowledge of) and ensures all appropriate paperwork and patient information is processed in accordance with department policies and procedures, and State and Federal regulations.17. Coordinates a wide variety of patient care with physicians, providers, team members, vendors, etc. in support of the recommended plan of care to ensure safe and effective patient and family care, in accordance with evidence-based practice, Vermont State Board of Nursing and VNAHSR policies and regulations.18. Fulfills agency responsibility to participate in monthly peer review audits. Provides constructive feedback and openly accepts feedback in a professional manner. 19. Prior to admission, obtains prior authorization for services when needed. Actively engages in on-going communication with insurance case manager to provide timely up-dates on services rendered and/or changes to the plan of care. 20. Develops and carries out educational presentations at various facilities, in-house and with community and outside agencies. 21. Facilitates transfers of patients to a variety of agencies, facilities, etc. Takes action and completes appropriate documentation to maximize the efficiency of the transfer. 22. Actively participates in bi-weekly team meetings to maximize effective communication with team members. Ensures effective and timely documentation of meeting is maintained.23. Pro-actively advocates for patient care issues to ensure that overall quality and type of care is sensitive to each specific patient/family s needs. Position Start Billing string = VNA Hospice of the Southwest Region Guaranteed Hours: 37 Contract Weeks:91
26166175EXPTEMP
Job Requirements
Required for Onboarding
5 Benefits of Travel NursingConfront diverse medical cases that challenge and expand your skill set. Each assignment becomes a learning opportunity, contributing significantly to your professional growth and expertise. Different facilities may use various healthcare technologies and electronic health record systems. Exposure to these technologies enhances your proficiency in adapting to different digital healthcare platforms. Facing new challenges regularly builds resilience. Travel nurses often become more adaptable, resilient, and confident in their abilities to handle unforeseen circumstances. Interacting with patients from diverse backgrounds enhances your cultural sensitivity. This is crucial in providing patient-centered care and fostering positive patient experiences. Travel nursing offers flexibility in terms of assignment duration and location. You can choose short-term or long-term assignments, and the flexibility allows for a better work-life balance.
Pay Information
$2,306 per week
About The Position
ID: 51750807 Shift: M-F 8am-4pm. Some weekends and on call are required. Description: 1. Utilizing the nursing process, carries out comprehensive assessment of patient/care giver needs in order to provide quality care to assigned patients, in accordance with State and Federal regulations, Vermont State Board of Nursing and VNAHSR policies and regulations.. 2. Develops and communicates a realistic plan of care for each patient in accordance with State and Federal regulations, Vermont State Board of Nursing and VNAHSR policies and regulations. Ensures that the patient/care givers are included in the care plan process.3. Actively participates in IDT meetings to develop an appropriate individualized plan of care within five days of admission, and every fifteen days subsequently, carries out comprehensive assessment with other members of the IDT of patient needs.4. Serves as Case Manager for assigned patients and actively manages case loads and visit times in accordance with IDT plan of care.5. Implements medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary to ensure the safe effective quality of care for patients in accordance with State and Federal regulations, Vermont State Board of Nursing and VNAHSR policies and regulations. 6. Stays up-to-date on a variety of pain control, symptom management, High-Tech skills; IV use and maintenance, wound VAC, complex wound care, etc. Takes action to ensure that infection control standards re maintained throughout plan of care.7. In accordance with LPN scope of practice, delegates duties to LPN s to ensure that the plan of care is followed, delegates tasks and ensures that patient needs are met. Consistently reviews documentation, annotates visit notes and acts on recommendations in accordance with department policies and procedures. 8. Evaluates a variety of aspects of implemented plan of care including, but not limited to identified problems, care provided and patient s responses, to meet patient/care giver needs and ensure overall quality of care delivered, in accordance with State and Federal regulations, Vermont State Board of Nursing and VNAHSR policies and regulations.9. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the effective integration of information for use by the health care team to ensure on-going and continued quality of care, in accordance with evidence-based practice, State and Federal regulations, Vermont State Board of Nursing and VNAHSR policies and regulations.10. Follows agency protocol with McKesson processes, including but not limited to, locking-down visits, follow-up notes, visit completion, etc. 11. Performs patient and care giver education to ensure informed patient decisions can be made, including, but not limited to, medication side effects, treatment options, discharge instructions, reportable conditions, ranges of services, etc. in accordance with State and Federal regulations, Vermont State Board of Nursing and VNAHSR policies and procedures.12. Accurately and completely fills out a variety of Agency, State and Federal forms, including but not limited to, HHABN, Medicare Notice of Non-Coverage, etc. in a timely manner. Takes action to ensure that forms are readily available during visits to facilitate timely completion. 13. Carries out supervisory visits in accordance with State and Federal regulations. Takes action to communicate information to the Scheduler in a timely manner.14 Assesses patients needs for HCA/Hospice Aide services, develops and coordinates POC with patient/care giver, and provides on-going supervision in accordance with State and Federal regulations. 15. As necessary, transmits patient incidents reports (infections, injuries, etc) to QI Specialist in a timely manner. 16. Coordinates safe patient discharges and/or transfers (or upon knowledge of) and ensures all appropriate paperwork and patient information is processed in accordance with department policies and procedures, and State and Federal regulations.17. Coordinates a wide variety of patient care with physicians, providers, team members, vendors, etc. in support of the recommended plan of care to ensure safe and effective patient and family care, in accordance with evidence-based practice, Vermont State Board of Nursing and VNAHSR policies and regulations.18. Fulfills agency responsibility to participate in monthly peer review audits. Provides constructive feedback and openly accepts feedback in a professional manner. 19. Prior to admission, obtains prior authorization for services when needed. Actively engages in on-going communication with insurance case manager to provide timely up-dates on services rendered and/or changes to the plan of care. 20. Develops and carries out educational presentations at various facilities, in-house and with community and outside agencies. 21. Facilitates transfers of patients to a variety of agencies, facilities, etc. Takes action and completes appropriate documentation to maximize the efficiency of the transfer. 22. Actively participates in bi-weekly team meetings to maximize effective communication with team members. Ensures effective and timely documentation of meeting is maintained.23. Pro-actively advocates for patient care issues to ensure that overall quality and type of care is sensitive to each specific patient/family s needs. Position Start Billing string = VNA Hospice of the Southwest Region Guaranteed Hours: 37 Contract Weeks:91
26166175EXPTEMP
Job Requirements
Required for Onboarding
- Competency Exam
- Core Mandatory Exam
- Self Assessment (Skills Checklist)
5 Benefits of Travel Nursing
