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Job description
Job Overview
Guardian Hospice is revolutionary healthcare model, seeking a compassionate and dedicated Hospice Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide end-of-life care and support to terminally ill patients and their families. This role requires a high level of empathy, excellent communication skills, and the ability to provide comfort during challenging times.
nRequirements
- Previous experience in nursing, preferably in hospice or palliative care
- Ability to lift and move patients with care and compassion
- Familiarity with medical-surgical procedures
- Knowledge of hospice regulations and practices
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is a plus
nDuties
- Conduct physical examinations and assessments of patients
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans
- Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and their families
- Monitor patient symptoms and condition closely
- Educate patients and families on end-of-life care options
- Maintain accurate medical records
nQualifications
nnKnowledge of the principles of the intake, admission, and transition to care process with the ability to further develop skills in these competency areas
nAbility to communicate effectively with patients and families, physicians, referral sources and colleagues.
nReliable means of transportation
nCurrently licensed as an R.N. in the state of Pennsylvania.
nPrevious Hospice/Palliative care experience
nStrong Presentation
n nResponsibilities
nnThe Admissions RN is a registered nurse and an Interdisciplinary Team member whose primary responsibility is to present Guardian's services and philosophy to patients and families in a manner that results in the admission of appropriate patients
nParticipation in the information gathering, analysis, education and form completion aspects of the admissions process.
nEvaluate patients for hospice appropriateness, e.g. medical records review as requested.
nObtain agreement for admission of referred patients and families who meet admission criteria.
nAnalyze data collected to facilitate/obtain admission orders.
nMaintain clinical and professional competence.
nTake the initiative in developing effective relationships internally with the appropriate admissions and patient care resource persons.
nUtilize interpersonal skills to help appropriately educate and address any questions the patient and/or patient's family has concerning hospice and palliative care.
n nJoin our team of dedicated healthcare professionals committed to providing quality end-of-life care to those in need.
Worksite address
willow grove, PA, 19090, US
Who can apply
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