Job description

Job Summary:

Primary functions are to admitting to care and administer nursing care for patient of all ages in their place of residents, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient, family, and referring agency; and assume the responsibility for coordination of care.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

Initial and Ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of their terminal disease on the patient physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental need as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, evaluations, and ADL's (i.e, risk for grief, cultural and spiritual, verbal and non-verbal. Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and patients eligibility Implement/develop/document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care and recommend revisions to the plan 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 and needs with the members of the IDG. Provie training to the staff as needed. Determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs. Assess the ability of the care giver to meet the patients immediate needs upon admission and throughout care. Applies concepts of infection control and standard precaution in coordinating and performing patient care activities contamination and transmission of disease

Job Qualifications:

Education:

Gradate of an accredited Diploma, Associate of Baccalaureate School of nursing

Licensure:

Current License Compact (NLC), current Drivers License.

Experience:

Two years as a RN in a clinical care setting preferred, hospice preferred.

Skills:

Nursing Skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Specialized skills preferred in palliation and end-of-life.

Job Types:

Full-Time Benefits:

Mileage Reimbursement or Company Car Quarterly Bonuses Benefits Package Generous PTO Medical Specialty:

Geriatrics Home Health Hospice Schedule:

Day shift

License/Certification:

RN License Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

On the road