Job description

Job Description
Responsibilities: Follows the physician’s Plan of Care for the patient, which includes physical and environmental assessment using the nursing process. Reports to the multidisciplinary team changes needed in the Plan of Care to best meet the needs of the patient. Uses medical supplies as appropriate to meet the needs of the patient. Makes decisions independently and within scope of practice regarding patient care and needs during visit. Has the ability to adjust to the unique situations encountered in the patient’s home. Participates in the clinical on-call rotation. Performs assigned supervisory visits for home health aides.
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35%

Communication : Communicates with the multidisciplinary team any changes in the information gathered throughout the nursing assessment. Completes documentation to support visits and completes discharge and transfer documentation. Communicates patient care issues to the multidisciplinary team and, if appropriate, hospice leadership.
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20%

Documentation: Documents within the EMR or downtime forms pertinent information regarding patient’s condition. Completes documentation to support visits and completes discharge and transfer documentation. Meets timeframes required for documentation submission. Assures documentation is accurate, complete, specific and meets all state, federal and JCAHO regulations.
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20%

CQI/Peer Review: Participates in Performance Improvement and chart reviews.

5%

Education Provide health education and community resource information to patients and families. Maintain role as a patient health advocate while the patient is on service. Meet all skills and competencies identified by the hospice department and healthcare system.

5%

Performs other duties as assigned.

5%

TOTAL:
100
Qualifications

Education, Credentials, Licenses:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; licensed to practice nursing in the state where work is being performed.
Meets contact hour requirements for licensure, including all state-required courses.
Valid Driver’s license.

BSN, Clinical certification.

Specialized Knowledge:
Demonstrates advanced assessment skills appropriate for home care environment, ability to function independently; knowledge of community resources.

Has experience in pain management and end-of-life care.

Kind and Length of Experience:
2-3 years of RN experience in a hospital or care facility setting.

1 year of home health experience.

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