DUTIES

To plan, coordinate and provide hospice care in accordance with the patient's plan of care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinates hospice care by working with other team members as well as with the patients/family members to ensure needs are met.
Evaluate the effectiveness of hospice services to the patient and family on an ongoing basis. Perform evaluations for hospice care along with informational visits as needed.
Utilize the nursing process to provide professional nursing care.
Consult with the attending physician and Hospice Medical Director concerning changes in patients’ condition requiring order changes and/or changes in the plan of care.
Coordinate patient services with other members of the IDG as well as contracted services, when needed.
Submit complete, accurate and relevant clinical notes in a timely manner.
Submit patient visit schedule weekly.
Participate in IDG and case conferences.
Take responsibility for ensuring patients’ plans of care are kept current.
Performs on-call which is shared among all RN Case Managers.
Participate in staff development meetings.
Provide education to patients/family members regarding the dying process, plan of care and offers guidance with healthcare decisions.
Provide dietary counseling, taking into account health issues and dietary changes at the end of life.
Perform death visit per agency’s policy.
Participate in the patient’s discharge planning process.
Conduct an initial as well as ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patients.
Conduct a physical examination of the patient, including vital signs, physical assessment, mental status, appetite and type of diet, etc.
Nursing services, treatments and preventative procedures requiring substantial specialized skill and ordered by the physician.
Observing signs and symptoms and reporting to the physician reactions to treatments, including drugs, as well as changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition.
Discuss with the supervisor problems concerning the patients and possible resolution.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be licensed in the State as a Registered Nurse.
One year of hospice experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Mileage reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
On call
Weekends as needed

Experience:

Hospice: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

RN License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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