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About The Position

Requirements

• Current RN license and good standing with the state nursing board
• Strong clinical and assessment skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge or experience utilizing Homecare Homebase EMR
• Experience in home health or related healthcare setting

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patient's physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
• Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and patient eligibility.
• Implement, develop, and document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care, recommending revisions as necessary.
• Consult with and educate the patient and family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition, and dietary needs.
• Prioritize patient needs with members of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG).
• Provide training to other staff as needed.
• Determine the scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs.
• Assess the ability of the caregiver to meet the patient’s immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.
• Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Apply concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities.
• Provide clinical directions to the Hospice Aide and LPN/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals.
• Ensure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.
• Inform physicians and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient and family response to care.
• Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third-party payors.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency.
• Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies.
• Provide effective communication to patient, family, team members, and other healthcare professionals.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 5 weeks of PTO
• 9 holidays per year
• Wonderful team support