Job description

The Hospice Nurse will be in charge of providing care, comfort, and support to clients navigating the difficult time at the end of their lives. The nurse will develop plans for individual patients to ensure their needs are met, perform regular checkups, and communicate with family members as needed. The Hospice nurse will plan, coordinate and provide hospice care in accordance with the patient's plan of care

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinates hospice care by working with other team members as well as in accordance 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.

Take responsibility for ensuring patients' plans of care are kept current.

Conduct a physical examination of the patient , including vital signs, physical assessment, mental status, appetite and type of diet. etc.

Evaluate the patient, family member(s) and home situation to determine what health teaching will be required.

Be competent in knowledge about different levels of care and when it's appropriate to offer them.

Observing signs and symptoms and reporting to the physician reactions to treatments, including drugs, as well as changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, PRN

Pay: $33.00 - $35.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lula, GA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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