- Assures the highest quality of care is provided and documented in accordance with the Plan of Care.
- Performs the initial and on going assessment of the patient.
- Works closely with other members of the Interdisciplinary Group to provide all inclusive physical, psychosocial, educational, emotional and spiritual services including bereavement support to the patient and family to achieve the highest quality of care.
- Reports any change in the patient's condition to both the Attending Physician and Hospice Physician.
- Maintains an accurate and updated medical record, including all Interdisciplinary notes, Plans of Care, initial and on going assessments and any other information pertinent to the care of the patient.
- Monitors scheduling of all staff.
- Participates in the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Program.
- May be requested to participate in agency on call schedule.
- Consistently promotes company's core values.
- Completes required Compliance annual training.
- Performs other activities as assigned.
- Attends staff meetings.
- Maintains a high level of knowledge pertaining to the management of pain and symptoms in the dying process.
- Makes routine supervisory visits of, and with, all other team members at least monthly.
- Performs on going review and follow up on assigned patient clinical records to assure quality services are provided, standards of practice are followed, and compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory requirements is met and maintained.
- Maintains close contact with the patient's family and/or significant others to provide information, support, and continuity of care.
- Maintains primary control and professional management of each patient and acts as primary liaison between physician, patient/family and hospice team so as to be fully aware and abreast of all clinical issues, staffing and scheduling concerns.
- Responsible for the education of the patient, family or other caregivers in relation to needs identified on the Plan of Care, including, but not exclusive of, medication administration, dressing changes, oxygen administration, Hospice philosophy and care of the terminally ill patient.
- A minimum of one (1) year experience as an RN, either in acute care hospital, oncology, long term care, hospice or home health.
- Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families along with understanding of hospice; ability to apply knowledge of the special needs of hospice patient and families.
- Knowledge of roles of all disciplines providing hospice services; excellent patient assessment skills.
- Knowledge of community resources; good oral and written communication skills; documentation and program management.
- Knowledge of general nursing practice; thorough knowledge of managed care principles, regulatory guidelines (i.
- Must be able to effectively operate nursing assessment tools, computers, facsimile equipment, copier and cell phone/beeper.
- Registered Nurse Preferred
- Current license to practice nursing in the state of requested employment.
- BLS (American Heart Association).
- Current automobile insurance and valid driver's license.
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Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide direct patient care services to hospice patients and supportive care to the patient's family; manage an interdisciplinary group consisting of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants and support staff to enhance the quality of hospice care; and, case manages all assigned patient clinical records.
Helps develop and implement the Hospice Plan of Care as prescribed by the physician and in conjunction with the other members of the Interdisciplinary Group.
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