HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTER INC-posted 1 day ago
Dalton, GA
101-250 employees

Under the direction and supervision of the Hospice R.N. Case Manager, provides skill nursing care, personal care, emotional support, and assistance with activities of daily living to terminally ill patients in the home, the majority of who are over the age of eighteen. This position is responsible for assisting in the implementation of the patient's care plan and assisting the patient in maintaining good personal hygiene and a safe and clean environment.

  • Provides skill nursing care to terminally ill patients
  • Provides personal care to terminally ill patients
  • Provides emotional support to terminally ill patients
  • Assists with activities of daily living to terminally ill patients
  • Assists in the implementation of the patient's care plan
  • Assists the patient in maintaining good personal hygiene
  • Assists the patient in maintaining a safe and clean environment
  • Graduate from an accredited vocational school of nursing.
  • Must have a current driver's license
  • Valid automobile insurance coverage
  • Current LPN license in the State of Georgia.
  • BLS CPR required
  • Preferably one-year experience in an institutional setting or provided care to primarily geriatric patients.
  • Demonstration of ability to complete personal, environmental and basic skilled and unskilled nursing care to include the following; vital signs, S & A's, foley catheter insertion, irrigation; administration of fleet and soap suds enema, infection control techniques.
  • Administration of IM & SQ injections, dressing changes, monitoring pain and symptom control.
  • Knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, regulations, and medical equipment utilized in patient care.
  • Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions for a safe work environment.
  • Skill in modifying documentation to meet intermediary requirements.
  • Skill in preparing, maintaining and writing reports.
  • Skill in maintaining effective working relationships with associates, patients, medical staff and the general public.
  • Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
  • Ability to communicate clearly.
  • Ability to work independently in patients' homes without direct supervision.
  • Ability to drive self to various locations on a daily basis.
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