About Us
Wellness Hospice and Palliative Care is a professional, agile and innovative company looking to add to their growing team. We service patients in senior care settings as primary care providers and palliative care providers as well.
Summary of Responsibilities
The Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager works under the general direction of the Director of Nursing and the attending physician in the provision of skilled nursing assessment, planning and care in order to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families.
Reports to: Director of Nursing
Responsibilities:
Hospice Nurse
- Assessing new patients by gathering information, reviewing diagnoses and analyzing medical test results
- Developing complete plans of care to address the needs of patients
- Educating patients about their care plan and health care options and helping them make key decisions
- 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 (e.g., treatments, management of symptoms) following doctor’s orders.
- 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.
- Always communicates to the supervisor if unable to meet a patient’s need or perform a procedure.
- 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.
- Organizes work schedule and utilizes time management to be able to attend all required meetings.
- Complies with agency infection control policies and protocols.
- Assist with orientation, teaching and training as requested.
- Other duties as assigned by Director.
Qualifications:
- RN degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
- Possession of a current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- 2-3 years’ Hospice experience
- Skilled in nursing practice, able to cope with family emotional stress and tolerant of individual lifestyles.
- Be flexible and able to work on several projects simultaneously.
- Be able to work harmoniously with many different types of individuals and groups.
- Advance’s knowledge and skills; attends in-services and workshops as appropriate.
Physical Qualifications
- Possesses physical ability to perform job-related duties which may require lifting, standing, bending, transferring, stooping, stretching, walking, pushing, partial or complete assistance with activities of daily living without assistance from another health care worker or significant other.
- Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with individuals and families
- Must be able to use a computer and other office equipment to document patient information.
- Must be able to drive to visit patients’ homes for supervision and patient care.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
