Find the connection between your compassion, expertise and exceptional community care with hospice leader, Circle of Life. Passionate about making a difference in the lives of others on an everyday basis, we foster a culture of compassion and collaboration. As Northwest Arkansas' premiere hospice provider, we operate two beautiful inpatient hospice care facilities and offer outpatient hospice services for Benton, Washington, Madison, and Carroll counties. Circle of Life is the largest and most respected hospice in the area, serving the region as a top not-for-profit organization for more than 30 years.
Responsibilities: Provides nursing and supportive care in accordance with interdisciplinary plan of care. Treats, educates patient and families about medical conditions and provides emotional support to patients' family members. Documents care, operates medical equipment, and administers medications.
Requirements: Current or pending AR RN license without restrictions, Prefer previous experience in a healthcare facility; home health, hospice, gerontology, geriatrics, acute or terminal care. Compassionate, sympathetic, responsible, and detail oriented individuals that are able to cope with human suffering is necessary. Strong documentation and communication skill required. Electronic medical records experience preferred.
Assumes primary responsibility for assigned patients and performs all phases of the nursing process. Communicates with attending physicians, staff members, and other agencies as necessary to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for patients/caregivers. Educates patients/caregivers regarding hospice philosophy, disease progression, physical components of care, stages of dying, and other aspects of the POC as necessary. Documents all patient related information according to policies and procedures. Seeks input from IDT members regarding the patient POC to obtain additional knowledge and support. Reviews and updates the POC at least every 60 days per regulatory standards. Regularly attends and participates in IDT meetings to ensure that the POC reflects current patient care needs. Prepares in advance for IDT meetings. Assesses need for Certified Nursing Assistant services. Conducts CNA supervisory visits per regulatory standards. Asses the need for and revises the CNA care plan. Informs the PCM of unusual or potentially problematic patient/caregiver issues as identified. Maintains annual clinical competencies. Identifies patients who may potentially revoke or need to be discharged. Models prompt and regular attendance. Exhibits cost effective use of time, mileage and supplies. Demonstrates familiarity with and adheres to policies and procedures, state, federal, and accrediting agency's requirements. Provides notification of absence per policy. Promotes and maintains respect for rights, privacy, and confidentiality of others.
