Assists in coordination of in-home support services to meet the needs of Hospice patients and their families. Performs introductory visits and admissions. Makes initial and ongoing evaluation of the patient and family’s needs, including need for change in medical management to control symptoms and maintain comfort. Will be responsible for providing nursing services consistent with high standards of performance and conduct with currently available knowledge and nursing skills. Applies diagnostic and crisis intervention skills. Coordinates resources available to meet patient and family’s needs. Reviews all processes on a yearly basis to assure those processes are current and within or exceeding guidelines. Assists with and completes other tasks as requested.
- Adheres to nursing conduct standards as defined by the State of Montana.
- Completes introductory visits to explain hospice services to patients and families.
- Works with Quality and Compliance Coordinator, physician, and Clinical Manager to ensure each referral is evaluated prior to admission to determine appropriateness, evaluate source of payment, and ability to meet health and safety needs.
- Completes admission process for patients to hospice including initial assessment, certification, developing plan of care and obtaining required physician approval/signatures.
- Responsible for timely completion of recertification regarding the patients’ eligibility for hospice.
- Provides nursing care to patients in their home setting, under the direction of primary physician.
- Regularly assess and evaluate patient’s condition while providing education and support to patient and family.
- Performs prescribed medical treatment, including pain management and symptom control, under direction of primary physician or Hospice Medical Director.
- Notifies the primary hospice nurse and applicable team members of any patient who has experienced significant distress, change in status or death during the work shift.
- Maintains a current and complete record in order to have pertinent background information on each hospice patient.
- Adjusts constructively and flexibly to meet the requirements of different work situations, including after hour and weekend on-call coverage as needed.
- Provides supervision of hospice aides and LPN.
Required Skills
- Must have the ability to respond calmly and effectively in stressful situations; assess patient needs; reassess continuing patient needs; communicate effectively with other health care providers.
- Strong, effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must possess strong organizational and time management skills.
Required Experience
- 3-5 years experience working with elderly or terminally ill preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred
- Current CPR certification.
- Licensed in the State of Montana, good standing.
- Must have knowledge of the application of diagnostic and crisis intervention skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to move independently or with reasonable accommodation within the facility and community.
- Applicant must be physically and mentally able to perform all requirements of the job.
- Current driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Applicant must pass a background check and DMV check.
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