What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health and Hospice RN position at Assured Home Health & Hospice?
We are looking for a skilled Hospice RN to join our team at Assured Home Health & Hospice. As an end-of-life care expert, you will have the opportunity to develop trusting relationships with patients and their families.
Our Hospice RNs play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to patients and their loved ones. Key responsibilities include:
- Making the initial nursing evaluation in determining eligibility for hospice services during visit within forty-eight (48) hours of referral.
- Identifying the patient's/family's physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs and re-assessing as needed, no less than every fifteen (15) days.
- Initiating and coordinating the plan of care while maintaining accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition.
- Documenting problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family response to hospice care.
- Collaborating with the patient/family, attending physician and other members of the IDG in providing patient and family care daily.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Current RN licensure in the state of practice and one year of clinical experience.
- Current CPR Certification.
- Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
As a member of our team, you will:
- Develop and implement personalized plans of care for patients and their families.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
- Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and their loved ones.
