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 unexpectedchanges in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.
Teaches, supervises and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about providing carefor the patient.
Supervises and trains other nursing service personnel.
Develops and re-evaluates the patient family care plan in conjunction with IDG to meet needsand maintain continuity of care.
Performs specific nursing procedures as needed (e.g., treatments, management of symptoms) following doctor’s orders.
Attends team conferences.
Maintains records as required by Hospice.
Follows the policies and procedures of Hospice. Observes confidentiality and safeguards allpatient-related information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Always communicates to the supervisor if unable to meet a patient’s need or perform a procedure.
Participates in on-call system and is responsible for providing on-call coverage whenunavailable for assigned duties.
Maintain skills and knowledge.
Works with interdisciplinary group concept of patient care.
Coordinates the implementation of the plan of care for patients residing in SNF, NF, ICF or MR.
