Description

Provide direct patient care to Hospice patients receiving continuous care in the home and long-term care setting

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Current NC license as a practical nurse
Minimum 2-3 years’ nursing experience required
Active patient contact or completion of a nursing refresher course within the past 3 years
CPR certification

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Ability to work on an interdisciplinary team
Ability to work on an as needed basis
Knowledge of and commitment to the hospice philosophy of care
Willingness to work with patients/families regardless of race, color, creed, age or sexual orientation. Must respect their beliefs and philosophy with an attitude of openness and receptiveness

TRAINING-Initial And Ongoing:

Complete Hospice volunteer/staff training program
Complete Hospice orientation program
Obtain 12 hours of continuing education per year,including mandatory safety in-service
Attend minimum of six staff meetings per year
Maintain CPR certification

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in orienting new team members, asrequested
Participate in quality improvement program
Adhere to strict confidentiality
Adhere to safety policy and practices
Complete employee time record accurately perpolicy
Cooperate with all government agencies and outside auditors
Assist with updating policies and procedures, as appropriate
Complete annual TB screening
Assure all license, certifications, continuing education information and any other required documentation are submitted to human resources and kept current
Maintain up-to-date documentation required and specified in Hospice policy and procedure
Perform other duties assigned by supervisor
Evaluate physical needs of the patient
Coordinate medication administration, education and assure accuracy
Evaluate the need for other services
Communicate patient/family information to the interdisciplinary team
Follow the plan of care with goals defined by the patient/family and the hospice team
Provide one on one continuous care nursing services according to the plan of care
Alert primary registered nurse or medical social worker of any changes in patient condition or identified needs of patient or family
Make referral to other services as needed in coordination with the medical social worker
Teach the primary caregiver, sitter, and home health aide by role model, repetition, and reinforcement
Instruct caregiver in emergency response and anticipate change
Provide the patient/family with information concerning the disease process, the regimen of treatment process, and alternative methods of care
Respond to questions honestly and realistically
Help the patient/family make informed choices
Provide emotional support
Actively listen to patient and family concerns
Support individual coping mechanisms
Provide services at the time of death
Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions on a regular basis and whenever changes occur in the patient/family situation
Communicate with physician as needed
Maintain current knowledge and competency in providing care to terminally ill patients and their families

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Speech and hearing skills necessary for telephone interaction and face to face contact
Visual acuity to read chart and physician’s orders
Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
Manual dexterity to establish IV sites, manipulate tubing, and other patient care supplies
With assistance, ability to lift and support an average of 150 pounds
Ability to sit as required to perform duties
Ability to pull/push, and bend frequently
Ability to squat, kneel, climb, and balance

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have an automobile with required insurance coverage and state driver’s license

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