To provide quality, compassionate care to patients and families by providing wholistic care to alleviate end-of-life symptoms, provide education on disease trajectory, and aggressive support in the home and community nursing facilities.
Requirements
Evaluate physical needs of the patient using a holistic approach
Coordinate medication administration, education and assure accuracy
Evaluate the need for other services
Communicate patient/family information to the interdisciplinary team
Coordinate the development of the plan of care with goals defined by the patient/family and the hospice team, updating at least every 14 days and as changes occur
Responsibilities
Provide nursing services according to the plan of care
Make referral to other services as needed in coordination with the medical social worker
Supervision of home health aide
Teach the primary caregiver/family by role model, repetition, and reinforcement
Provide ongoing supervision along with assessment of continuing needs for patient/family teaching
Instruct caregivers in hospice emergency responses and changes to anticipate
Make regular visits as determined by the IDG and as needed
Provide the patient/family with information concerning the disease process, the regimen of treatment process, and alternative methods of care
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Willingness to work with patients/families regardless of race, color, creed, age or sexual orientation. Must respect their beliefs and philosophy with an attitude of openness.
Ability to work effectively with others in a supervisory role
Strong communication skills
Education
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Current NC license as a registered nurse
Active patient contact or completion of a nursing refresher course within the past three years
Experience
Not applicable
Licensures & Certifications: (if applicable):
CPR certification
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.