Job Summary: Primary function is completion of face to face visits, under Physician oversight. Responsibilities include promoting and maintaining the standards of practice consistent with quality hospice care. Job Classification: Management Lines of Authority: Reports to Administrator Job Qualifications: Education: Graduate of an accredited college/university with a degree as Nurse Practitioner and is fully licensed to practice medicine. Skills: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communication with all segments of the staff, the lay, and professional public, the Board of Directors, Interdisciplinary Team and physicians. Has expertise in the medical care of terminally ill individuals. Physical and Mental Effort: Prolonged sitting is required. Requires ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and courteous manner at all times. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and agency needs. Essential Functions: Evaluation Assumes responsibility for the face to face visit to be completed. Upon request, attends interdisciplinary team meetings, participates in the patient care planning process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team to promote coordination of patient care. Provides reports and assessments to the Physician, assuring that the patient receives appropriate measures to control symptoms. Collaborates with the physician to identify needs, to ensure pain and symptom control. Understands the CMS guidelines for Face to face visits. Maintains current knowledge of the latest research and trends in hospice care and pain/symptom management. Works with the IDT in a team approach, participates in performance improvement programs. Demonstrates knowledge in communications and counseling patient/family in dealing with end-of-life issues. Provides complete documentation to the agency timely Provides consultation and education to colleagues and attending physicians related to admission criteria for hospice and palliative care. Acts as a liaison to physicians and staff
Job Summary: Primary functions are to administer skilled nursing care for clients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family and referring agency; and assumes the responsibility for coordination of care. Job Classification: Clinical Lines of Authority: Reports to Director of Nursing/Director of Patient Services Job Qualifications: Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing Licensure: Current state licensed as a Registered Nurse, current State Driver’s License Experience: Two years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting preferred, hospice or home health preferred. Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively. Proof of Hepatitis consent/declination. Specialized skills preferred in palliation and end-of-life. Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance. Environmental and Working Conditions: Works in patients home in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and body fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call. Physical and Mental Effort: Prolonged sitting and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/family individualized psycho social needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Essential Functions: Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patients physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs and ADLs, i.e. risk for grief, cultural/spiritual,… Implement the individualized POC and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary. Consulting with and educating the patient/family regarding disease process, dietary needs, self-care techniques, end-of-life care. Providing training to other staff as needed. Initiating appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Preparing clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals. Coordinating all patient/family services and prioritization of needs with the members of IDT. Use of case management approach and referring to other services as needed. Informing physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient/family response to care. Determining scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs. Assessing ability of the caregiver to meet the patient’s immediate needs upon admission and throughout care. Evaluating own needs for support and using identified systems to meet the need. Communicating information using correct process and technology available to the organization. Applying specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient’s eligibility.
Job Summary: Primary function is to provide healthcare and related services to the patient in their place of residence; assist in providing a safe and clean environment, work cooperatively with patient and family and share observations and problems with the supervisor. Works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse. Job Classification: Clinical Lines of Authority: Reports to the Director of Nursing Job Qualifications: Education: High School Diploma preferred. Has successfully completed one of the following: A) Training program/competency eval as specified in §418.76 (b) (c) of the Medicare regulations; B) Competency eval program that meets §418.76 (c); C) Nurse Aide training/competency eval program approved by the state and listed in good standing on the state nurse aide registry; D) State Licensure program that meets requirements of §418.76 (b)(c). Licensure: Must have current Driver’s License Experience: At least one year preferred, as a hospice aide or nursing assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice, or long-term care facility or completion of Certified Nursing assistant or Certified Home Health Aide Program. Skills: Must be able to read and write in English and follow written and verbal instructions in English effectively. Demonstrates interest in the welfare of the ill and elderly. Must pass Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist that meets §418.76(c) and written skills test. Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance. Criminal History: Must agree to and pass a criminal history check. Environmental and Working Conditions: Works in patient’s home in various conditions, possible exposure to blood and body fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedule, ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather. Must have Hepatitis profile. Physical and Mental Effort: Prolonged standing and walking required. Ability to move up to 50 lbs. and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines, to identify patient needs, to make quick decisions and meet patient/family psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Ability to utilize durable medical equipment in the home. Essential Functions: Provide direct patient care to patient under direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care. Provide necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy. Provide necessary skills to appropriately report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to patient to ensure continuity of care. Practice accepted infection control principals. Provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment. Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees. Provide an environment which promotes respect for patient, privacy, and property. Provide skills necessary to assist the patient with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake. Contribute to the management and efficient operation of the agency and demonstrate effective time management skills. Provide skills necessary to perform treatments and procedures according to agency policy. Promote the agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
Job Summary: Primary functions are to administer skilled nursing care for clients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family and referring agency; and assumes the responsibility for coordination of care. Job Classification: Clinical Lines of Authority: Reports to Director of Nursing/Director of Patient Services Job Qualifications: Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing Licensure: Current state licensed as a Registered Nurse, current State Driver’s License Experience: Two years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting preferred, hospice or home health preferred. Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively. Proof of Hepatitis consent/declination. Specialized skills preferred in palliation and end-of-life. Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance. Environmental and Working Conditions: Works in patients home in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and body fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call. Physical and Mental Effort: Prolonged sitting and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/family individualized psycho social needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Essential Functions: Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patients physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs and ADLs, i.e. risk for grief, cultural/spiritual,… Implement the individualized POC and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary. Consulting with and educating the patient/family regarding disease process, dietary needs, self-care techniques, end-of-life care. Providing training to other staff as needed. Initiating appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Preparing clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals. Coordinating all patient/family services and prioritization of needs with the members of IDT. Use of case management approach and referring to other services as needed. Informing physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient/family response to care. Determining scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs. Assessing ability of the caregiver to meet the patient’s immediate needs upon admission and throughout care. Evaluating own needs for support and using identified systems to meet the need. Communicating information using correct process and technology available to the organization. Applying specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient’s eligibility.
Job Summary: The Director of Nursing/Supervising RN is a registered professional nurse who ensures quality of patient care in the patients’ residence. Primary function is for the overall administration of the clinical departments and monitoring of appropriate staffing and productivity. Coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family and referring agency, Monitors and analyzes QA/PI issues and directs clinical staff with regard to agency policies and procedures. Job Classification: Management Lines of Authority: Reports to the Administrator; supervises all clinical staff Job Qualifications: Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing Licensure: State licensed as a Registered Nurse or in accordance with the Board of Nurse Examiners rules for Nurse Licensure Compact (NCL), current State Driver’s License Experience: Minimum one year experience as a registered nurse obtained within the last 36 months, experience in hospice preferred. Management experienced preferred. Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively. Demonstrates proven decision making skills. Able to read, write, and comprehend English. If required to make visits, need proof of Hepatitis profile. Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance. Environmental and Working Conditions: Performs duties in an office environment during agency operating hours. If required to make agency visits, may work in patients home in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and body fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call, including death pronouncement. Must be available at all times either in person or via telecommunications. If required to make visits, need Hepatitis profile. Physical and Mental Effort: Prolonged sitting required, with ability to operate office equipment which may include heavy lifting, bending, and standing. Requires ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and courteous manner at all times. If required to make patient visits, prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition. Essential Functions: Directs and coordinates clinical departments and sites, assumes responsibility for continuity, quality, and safety of services delivered in compliance with State and Federal regulations. (Conditions of Participation) Promotes the philosophy and administrative policies of the Agency, in an effort to ensure quality of patient care. Supervises and provides direction to subordinates, in an effort to ensure quality, compliance with Plan of Care, assessment and reassessment of patient’s needs and continuity of services by appropriate health care personnel. Monitors QA/PI Program and assures appropriate corrective measures are performed. Promotes compliance with all fiscal intermediary and/or other third party payors, through education, coaching, and other assistance as necessary. Director is a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and assist in development of the IDT plan and participates in QA/PI activities. Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board. Promotes and educates regarding the concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease. Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.
