What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Registered Nurse position at Caregivers Home Health Services?
Salary Range 85k - 120k *More earning Potential along with benefits*
Job Duties:
- Coordinates hospice care by working
with other team members as well as with the patients/family members to ensure
needs are met.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of
hospice services to the patient and family on an ongoing basis.
- Perform evaluations for hospice care
along with informational visits as needed.
- Utilize the nursing process to
provide professional nursing care.
- Consult with the attending
physician and Hospice Medical Director concerning changes in patients’
condition requiring order changes and/or changes in the plan of care.
- Coordinate patient services with
other members of the IDG as well as contracted services, when needed.
- Submit complete, accurate and
relevant clinical notes in a timely manner.
- Submit patient visit schedule
weekly.
- Participate in IDG and case
conferences.
- Provide guidance and supervision to
the LPN and supervises the LPN a minimum of every 30 days. Cooperate with other
agencies providing nursing or related services to provide continuity of care
and to implement a comprehensive care plan.
- Participate in staff development
meetings.
- Prepare the care plan for the
Hospice Aide/Home Attendant.
Requirements
- Must be a graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
- Must be licensed in the State of Virginia as a Registered
Nurse.
- A minimum of two (2) years of hospice/home care experience;
at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.
- Must have excellent assessment skills and problem-solving
skills.
- Should be skillful in organization and in the principles of
time management and have knowledge of case management processes.
- Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good
working order.
- The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in
writing.
Benefits
- Autonomy to see patients at your convenience!
- Be
a part of the fastest growing Home Health agency in Virginia with a Medicare
rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars! (we focus on high quality patient referrals)
- PTO,
Holidays, sick leave (take time off when you need it, we encourage a work/life
balance)
- Excellent benefits package - Health,
Dental, Vision, Profit sharing, 401k Matching, Life Insurance