Registered Nurse I - Hospice

• Provides skilled nursing care in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician 

• Observes and monitors patient conditions 

• Performs assessments to develop an individualized plan of care and adjusts as needs change 

• Administers medication as prescribed by the physician 

• Manages multi-disciplinary care as applicable 

• Promotes continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers and discharges 

• Counsels’ patient and family on the disease/injury processes and how to manage 

• Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care 

• Listens to patient and family members 

• Oversees and supervises total care of patient provided by Aides and LPNs 

• Evaluates the treatments and medical condition of the patient according to the plan of care 

• Other duties as assigned 

• Performs work under minimal supervision. Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff. 

• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter. 

• 0 to 2 years of experience 

• Valid RN license in the state(s) where service is provided 

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare-related field preferred 

TRANSITIONAL WORK IS AVAILABLE (ALTHOUGH SOME JOBS MAY REQUIRE SPECIFIC TRAINING) SUCH AS: ANSWERING PHONES, FILING, COMPUTER WORK/DATA ENTRY, ATTENDING TRAINING/CONTINUING EDUCATION, REVIEWING SAFETY MANUALS & OTHER EDUCATIONAL MEDIA, AND ASSISTING OR PERFORMING OTHER TASKS WITHIN RESTRICTIONS ASSIGNED. 

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