RN South

Primary functions are to administer nursing care for patients of all ages in their place of residence and to coordinate

care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team, patients, families, and referring agency. Assumes the responsibility for, and participates

in, the coordination of care.

Essential Functions:

Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patients physical,

functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference,

team report, evaluations, and ADLs, (i.e., risk for grief, cultural and spiritual, verbal, and non-verbal).

Applies specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the

patient’s eligibility.

Implements/develops/documents the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care and recommend revisions

to the plan, as necessary.

Consults with and educate the patient and family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care,

nutrition, and dietary needs. Prioritize any needs with the members of the IDG/T. Provide training to other staff as

needed.

Determines scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs. Assess the ability of the

care giver to meet the patient’s immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.

Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.

Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities

to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.

Provides clinical directions to the Hospice Aide and LPN/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided.

Prepares clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals. Ensure continuity of quality

patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.

Informs physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while

evaluating patient and family response to care.

Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payors.

Demonstrates commitment and professional growth and competency by participating in the Hospice sponsored inservice

programs and maintaining or improving competency. Participates in the Hospice’s QAPI program.

Promotes the Hospice’s philosophy and administrative policies.

Performs on-call responsibilities and provides on-call services to patients and their families as assigned.

Provides effective communication to patients, family, team members, and other health care professionals.