- ion with attending physicians, other hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family.
- Maintain regular communication with the Clinical Manager, Homecare to review caseload.
- Maintain regular communication with the attending physician concerning patient/family status.
- Obtain data on physical, psychological; social and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status and incorporate data into the plan of care.
- Maintain up-to-date patient records so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur.
- Seek input from other team members regarding the patient plan of care to obtain additional knowledge and support
- Accept responsibility for coordinating physical care of the patient by teaching primary caregivers, volunteers, and employed caregivers or by providing direct care as appropriate.
- Meet regularly with hospice clinical staff to review problems or unique issues from caseloads, share professional support, and exchange feedback aimed toward enhancing professional growth.
- Attend patient conference and facilitate discussion of issues from case load for full staff discussion, consultation and evaluation.• Supervise and update the health aide plan of care every two weeks or more frequently as needed.
- Inform the Clinical Manager, Homecare of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.
- Responds to patients/families of other hospice nurses during on-call times, or as requested by the Clinical Manager, Homecare to meet patient/family needs during the absence of other hospice nurses.
- Provide appropriate support at time of death and period of bereavement.
- Takes responsibility and accountability for own nursing practice, continuing education and professional development.
- Promotes involvement of the patient/family in the plan of care with emphasis placed on pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour
Benefits: Health Insurance , Paid sick days
Pay: From $55.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
- Case management: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Ability to Commute:
- Pasadena, CA 91101 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Pasadena, CA 91101: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
