What are the responsibilities and job description for the Palliative Care Staff RN position at Good Samaritan Hospital?
Job Info
Essential Job Duties:
- Performs triage activities and prepares patient for physical examination.
- Updates and revises all patient medical history as it pertains to each specific visit.
- Explains treatment procedures to patients, if applicable.
- Assists provider during patient examination as requested by provider.
- Administers ordered injections as well as assist with minor surgical procedures, if needed.
- Assists patient with follow up activities to include coordinate scheduling of ancillary services, diagnostic tests, and surgical procedures if applicable.
- Maintain supplies in and keep exam rooms and back office neat and clean.
- Attend to phone calls from hospitals, nursing homes, patients, etc. required for continuity of patient care.
- Serves as a clinical resource to nursing home providers concerning hospice and palliative care practices.
- Comply with HIPPA, CLIA, OSHA, and office policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates understanding of hospice and palliative care.
- Serves as a positive role model to the program and conveys a positive organizational image.
- Demonstrates timely, accurate, and appropriate documentation.
- Communicates effectively with the interdisciplinary team to ensure the information is conveyed to all disciplines for continuing care of the patient.
- Acts as a liaison and advocate for palliative care and hospice patients admitted.
Secondary Job Duties That May be Reassigned:
- Performs other duties as assigned or requested
- Education: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
- Experience: Registered Nurse license from the Indiana State Board of Nursing.
Posting Date: 2024-12-12T13:52:59 00:00
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day Shift
Locations: 601 S 9th St Vincennes IN 47591
