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POSITION SUMMARY
The Hospice Nurse is a licensed R.N. who is responsible for providing patient care, supervising the care, and directing and educating Hospice Aides, LVNs/LPNs to ensure delivery of quality comfort care to patients and their families.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential Functions Statement(s)
Provide initial and ongoing assessment of the impact of the terminal diagnosis on the patient's
physical, functional, psychosocial and environmental needs and activities of daily living; including risk for pathological grief, cultural and spiritual implications, and verbal and non-verbal communication patterns.
Implement the individualized plan of care and recommend revisions to the plan of care as necessary; including managing discomfort and providing symptom relief, providing specialized nursing skills related to palliative and end-of-life care, and consulting with and educating the patient and family regarding the disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, and the processes for dealing with issues of ethical concern.
Prepare clinical notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals.
Coordinate patient and family services and prioritize needs with the members of the interdisciplinary team.
Use case management approach and refer to other services as needed.
Inform the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's needs and outcomes of intervention.
Determine the scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs.
Supervise LPNs/LVNs and Hospice Aides providing services to the patient according to regulatory guidelines.
Participate in in-service programs.
Provide specialized hospice training to other staff, family members and informal caregivers to ensure adequate care.
Provide on-going evaluation of patient/family response to care.
Assess the ability of the caregiver to meet the patient's immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.
Evaluate own needs for support and use identified systems to meet the need.
Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient's eligibility.
Communicate information using current process and technology available.
Participate in the QAPI hospice performance improvement program.
Assists with special projects and other responsibilities as assigned by Patient Care Manager.
Education: Minimum, education leading to R.N. Bachelor's degree preferred
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Word Processing software, Healthcare software.
Certificates & Licenses
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in state where work is performed with no restrictions.
Please apply online at https://hardenhealthcare-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfmfuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=701&company_id=16294&source=ONLINE&JobOwner=992274&byBusinessUnit=NULL&bycountry=0&bystate=1&bylocation=US%5FMO&keywords=&byCat=&tosearch=yes
E.O.E.
M/F/D/V Location: Maryland Heights, MO
Compensation: Based on experience
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Published at 02-01-2012
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