13 weeks40 hrs/wkDays 8a-4:30pCall Rotation (weekdays, weekends, holidays)Job Title: HNI-Hospice Nurse Department/Subsidiary: Hospice – Home CareJob Code: Y7028Effective Date: January 3, 2024JOB SUMMARYProvides nursing services to patients and families at end of life that include assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation in the home setting or nursing home.ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARYA.Reports to: Clinical ManagerB.Supervises: Hospice AidesC.Key Working Relationships: Physicians, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center and Hospice of North Iowa staffD.Primary Customer Groups: Patients, families, caregiversE.Age/Population of Patients Served:Neonatal Adolescent GeriatricPediatric AdultXAll AgesESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSA.Provides competent ongoing holistic nursing assessments, planning, palliative interventions and evaluations, individualized patient and family centered care utilizing knowledge of diverse lifestyles, family structures, and dynamic cultural and religious practices, learning preferences, and age and gender specific considerations.B.Collaborates in the development, review and revision of interdisciplinary team plan of care.C.Oversees Hospice Aide services.D.Utilizes Hospice resources efficiently.E.Demonstrates flexibility to meet patient/family needs across MercyOne North Iowa Hospice.F.Able to manage caseload assigned by clinical manager.G.Demonstrates understanding of rules and regulations governing hospice services.H.Maintains accurate clinical record in timely manner and demonstrates competency with electronic medical record (EMR) and tablets.I.Participates in regularly scheduled meetings, in-services and quality assurance/improvement activities. Participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.J.Demonstrates autonomy, professional judgment, responsibility, reliability, service excellence and critical thinking skills.K.Responds to on call duties as assigned.L.Must be able to function professionally in patient's residence where conditions may be less than desirable to individual nurse.M.Maintains required department confidentiality and abides by HIPPA regulations.N.Provides competent patient care to the above indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments.O.Takes an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job-related growth and development and participates in medical center and/or departmental education programs.P.Communicates with and performs duties following the philosophy of Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa and the Sisters of Mercy reflecting the organization's Mission, Values, and Guiding Behaviors.Q.Supports and abides by all medical center, departmental, and safety policies and procedures. Proactively identifies safety concerns surrounding the work environment.R.Performs other responsibilities as requested by supervisor, manager or department head.ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONSPOSITION QUALIFICATIONSA.Education [formal]:Current RN Licensure in the state of Iowa, or qualified multistate licensure required Completion of physical assessment course preferredBSN preferredHospice and Palliative Care Certification preferredB.Experience:Must have demonstrated nursing competence in a health care setting for two yearsCaring for terminally ill patients/families, Hospice or home care nursing experience is preferredC.Special Skills and Competencies:Able to work autonomously yet work within a team relationshipBelief and knowledge of the hospice philosophyAbility to prioritize, plan, organize, implement, and coordinate patient care servicesCurrent motor vehicle driving license, motor vehicle insurance and availability to travel is requiredAvailability to service patients in a variety of home settings including after business hours.Obtain Port Access Certification within one year of hire dateCompletes the following mandatory courses (check all that apply)XMust provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association; or American Red Cross, Professional Rescuer-LIVE class only) via current card prior to employment or within 60 days of hire and maintains current status.XCompletes Mandatory Reporting: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse requirement within 6 months of hire and renews this requirement every 5 years.Completes Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association within 6 months of hire and maintains current status.Completes Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association within 6 months of hire and maintains current status.Completes Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – American Heart Association within 6 months of hire and maintains current status.Completes MANDT Training within 6 months of hire and maintains current status.Completes Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) within 6 months of hire and maintains current status.Motor Vehicle:Will need to operate _____ Mercy Vehicle __X__ Personal Vehicle _____ N/AFrequency of operation: __X___daily ______ weekly _____ monthly ______quarterlyList any special licenses or requirements for Mercy vehicle operation ___NA________________MACHINES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTA.(List machines, tools and equipment that serve a major function of the job, use group titles of equipment, identify unique or specialized equipment.)Computer•Office Equipment•Telephone•Cell phonePatient Care Equipment•Patient Transfer Equipment•Pager•REVIEWED/COMPLETED BY:TitleNameDateInterim DirectorKristie Leerar09/2023
