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Job description
Benefits:
n401(k)
n401(k) matching
nCompany parties
nCompetitive salary
nDental insurance
nEmployee discounts
nHealth insurance
nPaid time off
nTraining & development
nVision insurance
nWellness resources
nJOB POSITION: Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager On Call
nJOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
nThe registered nurse plans, organizes and directs hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individual and families within their homes and communities.
nESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
nPatient Care
nnCompletes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessments of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
nProvides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process.
nAssesses and evaluates patient’s status by: A. Writing and initiating plan of care B. Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs C. Participating in revising the plan of care as necessary
nUses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
nDevelops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.
nInitiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician’s plan of care.
nCounsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
nProvides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.
nAssists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care.
nActs as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
n nCommunication
nnCompletes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
nCommunicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.
nCommunicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan.
nTeaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers. Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group.
nProvides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
nAssists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care.
nWorks in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice Interdisciplinary Group Members to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver.
nAttends interdisciplinary group meetings.
n nSchedule: To be discussed during the interview.
nBenefits:
nMedical Insurance
nDental Insurance
nVision Insurance
nVoluntary Insurances
nEmployee Discounts
nPTO
nSick Time
n401k
Worksite address
sacramento, CA, 95828, US
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