Overview
RN Hospice Full-Time. Absolute Hospice, Inc., a family owned agency, provides quality and passionate care to patients within the comfort and privacy of their home or place of residence.
The Hospice RN establishes a professional and caring relationship with patients and families, support staff, physicians, discharge planners, social workers, facilities and other health care professionals by providing hands-on care, ongoing clinical management and education regarding hospice care. The Hospice RN educates patients and their caregivers on their conditions and the steps needed to ensure proper recovery.
Responsibilities
- Making initial nursing evaluation visit
- Continually evaluating the patient's needs
- Initiating, coordinating and revising the treatment plan
- Rendering nursing care and performing treatments, as ordered by the physician
- Participating in the Quality Assurance / Quality Improvement process
- Preparing accurate, orderly and timely reports and documentation
- Adhering to all practice standards as they apply to patient care
Qualifications
Caring, patient and flexible teacher with excellent communication and time management abilitiesPossess independent problem solving abilities, excellent clinical assessment skillsComputer literateGood physical shapeAbility to lift / transfer patients to and from wheelchairs, if necessaryAssociate's of Science degree in NursingValid Ohio RN licenseMinimum 2 years of nursing experience including hospice or home health experience preferredValid driver's license and one year clean driving recordExcellent writing, communication and charting skillsEmployment type
Full-timeSeniority level
Entry levelJob function
Health Care ProviderIndustries
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