Hospice Weekend RN (Registered Nurse, Visiting Nurse) - HomeCare

Provides skilled nursing care to hospice clients in their homes or community health settings ensuring the delivery of outcome based, high quality, cost-effective care. · Reviews referrals, and initiates contact with client and family. · Conducts a complete nursing assessment based on referral data, client/family interview, and clinical observation of patient health status. Demonstrates clinical expertise in symptom management and end of life issues. · Develops a plan of care in collaboration with client and all disciplines based on assessment data which documents need for services, appropriate discharge planning, short- and long-term goals, and the utilizations of appropriate resources. Facilitates peaceful death and assures appropriate bereavement follow up through timely documentation of bereavement assessment. Modifies plan of care as conditions change. · Demonstrates understanding of payer information in order to maximize care planning. Utilizes Hospice Levels of care appropriately...