RN

Applies specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient's eligibility.

Implements/initiates an individualized plan of care and recommends revisions to the plan when necessary.

Manages patient's discomfort and provides symptom relief.

Provides services and/or treatments requiring specialized nursing skill related to palliative and end-of-life care.

Consults with, councils and educates the patient and family in meeting nursing needs, the disease process, self-care techniques, end of life care and the processes for dealing with issues of ethical concerns.

Uses case management approach and refers patient to other services as needed.

Coordinates all patient/family services and prioritization of needs with the members of the interdisciplinary teams.

Provides on-going evaluation of patient/family response to care. informs the physician and the IDT of changes in the patients needs, and the patient's plan of care.

Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures and provides treatments and procedures that contribute to the physiological and psychosocial outcomes and stability of the patient.

Prepares clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goal(s).

Referral of patients to other services as needed.

Supervises LPN/LVN's, and Home Health Aides in providing services to the patient according to regulatory guidelines.

Provides specialized hospice training to other staff, family members and informal caregivers to ensure adequate care.

Participates positively in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students as needed.

Delegates and prioritizes tasks appropriately to facilitate quality patient care and ensure patient care needs are met.

Recognizes and responds to emergency situations.

Evaluates own needs for support and uses identified systems and resources to meet need.

Qualifications: Education , Registered Nurse (Required) Bachelors Degree, Nursing (Preferred)

Experience Acute Care (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse (RN) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) (Required) CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required) Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the job Valid Drivers License Required To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.