(RN) Hospice On Call Case Manager *Seven-On/ Seven-Off (Jasper, AL) - ProHealth Hospice

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

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