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The Hopsice Registered Nurse is responsible for pain management, symptom control in the delivery of care to hospice patients, as established by the plan of care, the interdisciplinary team, attending physician and Hospice Medical Director.
Job Responsibility:
Responsible for pain management, symptom control in the delivery of care to hospice patients
Ensures the timely and adequate delivery of hospice services
Assesses the total needs of the patient/family during home visits
Coordinates total patient/family hospice care
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in the development of the plan of care
Ensures continuity of care
Communicates patient/family/caregiver needs
Provides and documents continuing education of the hospice concept
Supervises the delivery of patient care provided by Hospice Aides, Licensed Practical Nurses
Facilitates the delivery of hospice services to patients in long term care facilities
Participates in on-call rotation
Provides ongoing monitoring of patient appropriateness for hospice services
Interfaces with the patient/family/caregiver, the hospice team, other health care providers
Maintains compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation, Joint Commission standards
Supports community education of hospice
Dispenses medical supplies in a cost effective manner
Participates in quality improvement, utilization review, and infection control activities
Attends appropriate inservices, and participates in continuing education
Ensures accurate and current patient chart information
Maintains a professional, well-groomed appearance
Maintains sound privacy and security practices.
Requirements:
Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alabama
Minimum of one (1) year medical/surgical experience. Hospice/Home Health experience preferred.
Valid CPR
Current, valid Alabama drivers license.
Nice to have:
Hospice/Home Health experience preferred.
What we offer:
401(k) with match
Health, Dental and Vision Benefits for employees at 30+ points