RN Hospice - Tuscaloosa, AL - ProHealth Home Health and Hospice

ProHealth Home Health and Hospice - Tuscaloosa, AL

Job Title: RN Hospice - Tuscaloosa, AL - ProHealth Home Health and Hospice

Position: Nursing Care Provider for Terminally Ill Patients

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City: Tuscaloosa

State: AL

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Job Responsibilities

Regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patient.
Provides dietary counseling.
Provides Hospice nursing services, treatments and preventive procedures.
Initiates nursing procedures appropriate for the patient’s Hospice care and safety.
Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and IDG members any unexpected changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.
Teaches, supervises and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about providing care for the patient.
Supervises and trains other nursing service personnel.
Develops and re-evaluates the patient/family care plan in conjunction with IDG to meet needs and maintain continuity of care.
Performs specific nursing procedures as needed following doctor’s orders.
Attends team conferences.
Maintains records as required by Hospice.
Follows the policies and procedures of Hospice.
Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient-related information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Communicates to the supervisor if unable to meet a patient’s need or perform a procedure.
Participates in the on-call system and is responsible for providing on-call coverage when unavailable for assigned duties.
Maintains skills and knowledge.
Works with the interdisciplinary group concept of patient care.
Coordinates the implementation of the plan of care for patients residing in SNF, NF, ICF or MR.
Organizes work schedule and utilizes time management to attend all required meetings.
Complies with agency infection control policies and protocols.
Assists with orientation, teaching, and training as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Director.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Ability to work independently and make accurate, quick judgments.
Ability to supervise others appropriately.
Ability to respond appropriately to crises outside of a hospital setting.
Completes Hospice training program.

Preferred Skills

Active patient contact within the past three years.

Requirements

Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as a registered nurse.

Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

License & Certification:

Currently licensed as a registered nurse to practice in the state.

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COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Not specified

Supplemental Pay

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Special Notes

The ProHealth group of companies are equal opportunity employers and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.