Primary functions are to administer skilled nursing care for clients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family and referring agency; and assumes the responsibility for coordination of care.

Essential Functions

• Inform staff through visit report of all visits and admission report for all admissions when on call.
• Implement the initial POC upon admission.
• Consulting with and educating the patient/family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition and dietary needs upon admission.
• Preparing clinical and progress notes for all visits.
• Coordinating all patient/family services and prioritization of needs with the members of the IDT.
• Informing physician and other personnel of changes in the patients needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient/family response to care.
• Determining scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs.
• Assessing ability of the caregiver to meet the patients immediate needs upon admission.
• Evaluating own needs for support and using identified systems to meet the need.
• Communicating information using current process and technology available to the organization.
• Applying specific criteria for admission to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and patients eligibility.
• Perform scheduled/PRN visits as assigned by AOC.
• Coordinate with AOC on any matters that require supervisor attention.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
• Licensure: Current State license as a Registered Nurse, current State Drivers License
• Experience: Two years experience as an Registered Nursing in a clinical care setting preferred, hospice or home health preferred.
• Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Proof of Hepatitis consent/declination. Specialized skills preferred in palliation and end-of-life.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance
• Environmental and Working Conditions: Works in patients home in various conditions and locations; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; Proof of current CPR, and Hepatitis consent/declination; ability to work flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.
• Physical and Mental Effort: Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50lbs and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/family individualized psycho social needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Standard shift:

• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Experience:

• Hospice care: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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