Hospice RN (522339)
Location: Las Vegas Nevada
Description: UnitedHealth Group is looking of Hospice RN (522339) right now, this vacancy will be placed in Nevada. Further informations about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. ***We anticipate the need to hire several Hospice RNs in the upcoming months. While our exact timing to hire into these positions is to be determined, we are eager to start talking with qualified indivi! duals who apply.***
The Hospice RN will be responsible for identifying patient/family needs and for providing supportive care, coordinating the case among the Interdisciplinary Group team in accordance with the plan of care in order to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families. As the Hospice RN you will be responsible for overseeing and participating in day to day clinical care of terminal patients and their families. You will also be responsible for clinical care and medical management activities across the continuum of care (assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating) as it relates to end of life palliative care.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate with the RN Manager to assure the client driven plan of care that strives to meet positive outcomes through on-going evaluation using evidenced based practice
Responsible for making certain that hospice care provided is compliant with State and Feder! al regulations (documentation and delivered) through participa! tion in chart review and following established process.
Responsible for participation in orientation, on going education programs, on-going education programs and successful completion of competency requirements.
Responsible for providing services that are congruent with the policies of FHH within the scope of professional nursing practice as defined within the Nurse Practice Act.
Strives to provide services to meet both internal and external customer's expectations.
Ensures hospice care is provided in accordance with agency and company Corporate Compliance Program.
Keywords:
hospice
RN
Las Vegas
NV
case manager
Requirements
Requirements:
Registered Nurse with active unrestricted license in the State of Nevada required
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum one to three years demonstrated competence in community health or medical/surg! ical patient care setting.
Current CPR certified
Must possess a valid Nevada Driver's License and maintain personal auto insurance coverage. Must possess a motor vehicle in good working condition which is available during working hours for job related tasks
Must have demonstrated key technical skills that are utilized in the weekend and after hours care of Hospice Patients
Must be able to work independently and possess basic computer skills
Critical thinking skills required
Develop and implement plan of care based on assessment skills
Coordinate medical care with provider and appropriate team members
Demonstrates initiative toward problem solving
Preferred Assets:
Bachelor's degree preferred
Knowledge of professional standards of care and laws and regulations applicable to hospice services.
Hospice experience highly preferred OptumHealth is part of the family of com! panies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most majo! r segments of the US health care system.
OptumHealth helps nearly 60 million Americans live their lives to the fullest by educating them about their symptoms, conditions and treatments; helping them to navigate the system, finance their health care needs and stay on track with their health goals. No other business touches so many lives in such a positive way. And we do it all with every action focused on our shared values of Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation & Performance.
At OptumHealth, you will perform within an innovative culture that's focused on transformational change in the health care system. You will leverage your skills across a diverse and multi-faceted business. And you will make contributions that will have an impact that's greater than you've ever imagined.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required t! o pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.
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This vacancy starts available on: Mon, 06 May 2013 21:40:19 GMT