What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN / Registered Nurse - Hospice position at NewCareers?
Special Instructions: Please do not apply for this position unless you have hospice and/or home health industry experience, no exceptions.
Primary functions a Hospice RN is to administer skilled nursing care for clients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the
interdisciplinary team, patient/family and referring agency; and assumes the responsibility for coordination of care.
interdisciplinary team, patient/family and referring agency; and assumes the responsibility for coordination of care.
Note: Monday - Friday, 9a-5p-ish,
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
- Current State license as a Registered Nurse
- Current State Drivers License
- Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting, hospice or home health preferred
- Experience in EMR a plus
- Specialized skills preferred in palliation and end-of-life
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patients physical, functional,
- Implement the individualized POC and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary
- Collaborates care amongst patient/patient caregiver, physicians and healthcare professionals
- Consult with and educate the patient and family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition
- Provide training to other staff as needed
- Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures
- Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals
- Attend Inter-Disciplinary Group (IDG) meeting, coordinate and participate in the patient care planning process,
- Use of case management approach and referring to other services as needed
- Inform physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating
- Determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs
- Assess ability of the caregiver to meet the patient’s immediate needs upon admission and throughout care
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