Schedule: Three, 12 hour rotating shifts 7p-730a including some weekend and holidays.
Benefits: Medical or medical stipend, Dental,Vision, Tuition reimbursement and more!
Overnight and weekend shift differential
Explains and coordinates patients' rights and advanced directives; explains Medicare Hospice Benefit and Level of Care Changes when indicated. Understands Local Coverage Determination Guidelines.
Implements the complete nursing process for assigned patients and their families/representative including; teaching appropriate care, treatment, information and health practices.
Facilities appropriate admissions and initiates plan of care for each patient which includes identification of nursing diagnosis, identification of goals with appropriate time frames, the design and implementation of appropriate interventions, and the outcome of care rendered.
Provides hands on patient care, education and teaching, medications, services, and prescribed treatments including those requiring professional nursing skills.
Acts as charge nurse/administrator in absence of the administrator.
Communicates with the physician, other health team personnel and significant others, and reports changes in the patient's physical and/or emotional condition and patient needs for continuity of care in an effective and professional manner.
Ensure all chart audits are complete in a timely manner per regulations
Instructs and supervises the activities of hospice aides, Unit/Dietary clerk.
Responsible for coordination of schedules; maximizes efficiency of patient care through monitoring of staff assignments based on acuity.
Serves as a customer service advocate, facilitating rapid response to all referrals and patient needs.
Communicates with Intake Coordinator to prioritize admissions on a daily basis for the Home for Hospice. Ensures all patients admitted to the Residence meet the appropriate criteria for Hospice services per Medicare guidelines
Demonstrates appropriate infection control measures when dealing with home and inpatient residents.
Adheres to employment policies as described in the employee handbook; maintains and respects confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA regulations.
Complete all documentation, during shift, according to Medicare requirements.
Participates in all required in service education programs and meetings.
Demonstrates compliance with the dress code policy by appearing well groomed, wearing ID badge while on duty and maintaining a professional appearance.