Homecare/Hospice RN
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Are you a compassionate RN looking to make a difference in the lives of others? Glacial Ridge Homecare and Hospice is seeking a dedicated full-time Registered Nurse to assess and provide personalized care to our clients in the comfort of their own homes. If you’re passionate about delivering top-notch care and ready to be part of a supportive and dynamic team, we invite you to in us in making a meaningful impact on our community!
Duties & Responsibilities
- May be asked to do client admission on occasion.
- Regularly evaluate the patient’s nursing needs.
- Be available to take call after working hours.
- Make necessary revisions to Plan of Care.
- Provide services requiring a specialized nursing skill.
- Provide appropriate palliative and comfort care.
- Prepare clinical and progress notes.
- Assist with coordination of services of Home Health Aides, Homemakers, PT, OT, Social Worker, Spiritual Caregiver and other necessary services.
- Inform the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s condition and needs.
- Counsel the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
- Participate in in-service programs as directed.
- Make a supervisory visit to the patient’s residence at least every two weeks when the Home Health Aide is present to observe, assist, and assess relationships and determine whether goals are being met.
- Available at all times during operating hours and participate in all activities relevant to the professional services provided, including the development of qualifications and assignments of personnel.
- Attend weekly team meetings when appropriate.