What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compassionate Hospice Care Provider position at VNS Health?
**Care Delivery Model**
VNS Health utilizes a care delivery model that focuses on providing high-quality, patient-centered care. As a Hospice Nurse with our organization, you will be an integral part of this model, working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
You will be responsible for assessing patients' physical, social, and psychological needs, developing individualized care plans, and providing education and support to patients and families. In addition to your clinical responsibilities, you will also participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care, and monitor patients' progress and adjust care plans as needed.
Key Components of the Care Delivery Model:
- Patient-centered care
- Care coordination and collaboration
- Individualized care planning
- Ongoing assessment and evaluation
Qualifications:
- Licenses and Certifications: License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State required
- Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing or Bachelor's Degree in a health or human services field
- Work Experience: Minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience, including at least six months of Hospice or other related experience
