Full-time Hospice Registered Nurse needed in Connecticut!(Reference Code: KAM)
The Hospice RN case manager is responsible for providing skilled nursing care, the coordination of all patient care services, and the oversight of care provided by home health aide.
Qualification Requirements: Graduate of an accredited RN program. Connecticut State Licensed Registered Nurse with a minimum of one year of clinical experience. Previous Home Care/Hospice experience. Must possess basic computer skills.
Essential Job Responsibilities: Provides skilled nursing care including administration of medications and treatments as prescribed in physician's plan of care for patients in their home setting. Performs a comprehensive assessment and coordinates the plan of care with all disciplines associated with patient's needs, including family and primary care givers. Observes, evaluates and reports on the patient's physical and emotional status to nursing supervisor and the attending physician whenever change occurs. Participates in weekly Interdisciplinary Team Meetings, providing updates on patient's physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual status. Attends all required staff meetings to enhance professional development Maintains and processes all documentation in compliance with agency standards Will utilize computer based documentation system and submit all required clinical documentation, time records and other required information in required time frame. Instructs, orients and supervises other clinical personnel as necessary Provides input to Home Health Aide Supervisor as needed for purpose of hospice aide evaluation. May act as a liaison with institutions to promote continuity of care as the patient moves from level of care to another. May participate in community activities as a representative of the agency. Participates in weekend rotation and on call rotation as needed. May perform other duties as assigned.
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