Travel Nurse RN - Hospice - $2,246 per week in Mattoon, IL

TravelNurseSource is working with Magnet Medical to find a qualified Hospice RN in Mattoon, Illinois, 61938!

Pay Information

$2,246 per week

About The Position

A Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice provides specialized care to terminally ill patients and their families, focusing on comfort, pain management, and quality of life rather than curative treatment. Hospice nurses work as part of an interdisciplinary team, providing compassionate end-of-life care in the patient's home, hospice facility, or nursing home. The RN assesses patient needs, manages symptoms, educates families, and provides emotional support to both patients and their families through the dying process.

Key Responsibilities :

Patient Assessment and Care Planning :

Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, emotional, and spiritual needs upon admission to hospice care.

• Develop individualized care plans that address the patient's goals, preferences, and care needs, in collaboration with the patient, family, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Regularly reassess the patient's condition and adjust the care plan to ensure comfort and quality of life as the patient's condition changes.
• Identify and monitor symptoms such as pain, nausea, shortness of breath, or anxiety and intervene appropriately.

Symptom and Pain Management :

Administer prescribed medications, including pain management drugs, sedatives, and other comfort measures, as needed to manage symptoms.

End-of-Life Care :

Provide compassionate care to patients in the final stages of life, supporting them through the dying process while respecting their personal and cultural wishes.

Family Support and Education :

Provide education to the family and caregivers about the patient's condition, expected progression, and what to expect during the end-of-life process.

Coordination of Care :

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, social workers, chaplains, and home health aides, to provide holistic care tailored to the patient's needs.

Documentation and Reporting :

Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation in the patient's medical record, including assessments, care plans, symptom management, medications, and interventions.

Emergency Care :

Provide immediate care in cases of sudden changes in the patient's condition, such as respiratory distress or severe pain, in accordance with established hospice protocols.

Community Involvement and Support :

Participate in community outreach, education, and advocacy efforts to promote the benefits of hospice care and raise awareness.

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About Magnet Medical

We are new and nimble!  Even though our company is new we have over 30 years of experience in the Healthcare Staffing world. We have taken all the exceptional things we’ve learned over the years and put them into Magnet MEdical.  We are committed to providing the best Quality, Care, Service and Support to those who are providing care to the patients.  We work with Hospitals and Skilled Nursing Facilities across all 50 states. We can’t do our jobs without you so let’s work together to help you meet all of your goals!

We have recently merged two staffing companies to create Magnet Medical which allows us to offer more opportunities to our travelers!

Modalities we staff :

Since we are new and nimble, we are not set in our ways so that we can be flexible to our candidate and client needs. We are here when you need us!