Hospice Nurse
Location: Baltimore Maryland
Description: Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care is at present looking to employ Hospice Nurse right now, this position will be placed in Maryland. Further informations about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking a Hospice Nurse to join our team of professionals. We make a difference every day to patients and families coping with end of life illness i! n creating a center of excellence in hospice care.
The Hospice Nurse will provide nursing assessment, planning and care to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care.
Responsibilities
1.Receive patient assignments from the Manager, Clinical Operations.
2.Assume responsibility for a patient/family that includes assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care.
3.Initiate communication with attending physicians, other hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family.
4.Maintain regular communication with the Manager, Clinical Operations to review care.
5.Maintain regular communication with the attending physician concerning patient/family care.
6.Obtain data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status ! and incorporate that data into the plan of care.
7.Ma! intain upâ€toâ€date patient records so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur.
8.Accept responsibility for coordinating the physical care of the patient by teaching primary caregivers, volunteers, employed caregivers, or by providing direct care as appropriate.
9.Instruct the patient and caregiver:
- How to administer medication and recognize side effects.
- How to perform personal care and oral hygiene.
- How to assist in lifting, moving, ambulation and exercise.
- How to prepare for the events preceding death.
11.Attend the Hospice Team Meetings and other patient conferences as deemed necessary by the Manager, Clinical Operations.
12.Provide appropriate support at time of death.
13.Share in providing ! 24/7 coverage to patients and families.
14.Assist in making home health aide assignments, prepares written instructions for the aide and supervises the aide in the home.
15.Participate in hospice orientation and ongoing education programs.
16.Demonstrate familiarity with policies of the agency and state(s) and federal regulations pertaining to nursing services.
17.Participate on committees and special projects and other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
1.Registered Nurse license in state(s) practicing.
2.Current Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
3.Minimum 1 year experience in hospice, home health, general medical surgical or patient population specific (i.e.: geriatrics, pediatric, etc.) nursing.
4.Willingness to serve onâ€call.
5.Must have reliable automobile, valid driver’s license, and the minimum state required liability auto insurance.
6.Dem! onstrated commitment to Seasons Hospice’s philosophy of care, values,! mission statement and organizational culture.
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care.
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This position starts available on: Sat, 01 Jun 2013 01:59:15 GMT