Job Title: Hospice
Location: Missoula, Montana
Schedule: 8:00AM – 5:00PM x 5
Term: 13-week assignment with the potential for extension
Pay Rate: $56 – $60/hr
Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a Hospice for a temporary assignment in Missoula, Montana. These positions are 13-week contracts with the ability to extend.
Responsibilities for a Hospice:
• Provide skilled nursing and coordinate care to patients and family members in a residential setting through a team approach and based upon systematic evaluation as authorized by a physician
• Observe, assess, evaluate, and plan interventions in relation to patients’ physical and psychosocial statuses, including changes in condition and/or reactions to treatments or medications
• Oversee care provided by Home Health Aides and CNAs to assigned patients and evaluate compliance with plan of care
• Assure continuity of care through effective communication, information exchange, and case conferences with other disciplines, community health, support, and social agencies
• Provide quality care and appropriate symptom management for positive clinical outcomes and promote optimal health and quality of life through teaching, counseling, appropriate interventions, and referrals
• Maintain accurate, current, and complete patient records in accordance with Agency standards and OASIS requirements as well as knowledge of current reimbursement rules and regulations
• Participate in team scheduling coordination and on-call rotation schedule as necessary to meet patient care needs by assessing and evaluating patient needs via telephone and advising or making home visits as required
• Participate in quality improvement activities and attend in-service training as assigned
• Admit patients onto services and coordinate and integrate services to ensure continuity of care
• Facilitate the achievement of quality, clinical, and cost outcomes
• Negotiate, procure, and coordinate services and resources needed by the patient or family
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Benefits for a Hospice:
- Weekly pay every Friday
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Pet Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan (matching)
- Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
- Referral Bonus up to $1,500
Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.
