Registered Nurse

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Qualifications:

• Must have graduated with an associate degree in nursing.

• Must have at least passed the U.S. NCLEX-RN exam. 

• Must have 6 months experience working as an RN for a hospital or nursing facility. The company will provide on-the-job training in home health/hospice area.

• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision. 

• Prolonged or considerable walking and standing. Able to lift, position and/ or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform nursing skills. 

• Possess current driver’s license and automobile insurance.

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Responsibilities:

• Conducts and completes initial, comprehensive and update of the patient’s assessment.

• Provides hospice services requiring nursing skills in accordance with the Plan of Care.

• Assist patient and family in developing goals and areas of need, assist in developing treatment plans which are assessed regularly.

• Assess patient’s status, develop, implement and evaluate individualized Plan of Care in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Group to meet the needs and maintain continuity of care.

• Monitor, assess and record client progress against Plan of Care and make adjustments accordingly.

• Completes all clinical notes in a timely manner in accordance with the Hospice’s policy.

• Coordinates patient care with the members of Interdisciplinary Group.

• Participates with QAPI and Infection Control Process.

• Timely submission of clinical record audits to ensure completeness and accuracy of clinical records.

• Provides patient and family education

• Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.

• Assist patient and family/ Primary Care and other team members in providing continuity of care.

• Provides professional management of patient’s care in all settings: (home, SNF, RCFE and B&C)

• Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s conditions and care given. 

• Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in patient’s condition in a timely manner. Obtains / receives Physician’s orders as required.

• Communicate with community health related persons to coordinate Plan of Care.

• Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and family/Primary Care Givers. 

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