Job Description

We are growing again. Join a team that is passionate, dedicated and loves what we do!

Agape is a hospice that you will be proud to represent in our community.

We are passionate about learning, growing as nurses and opportunities for advancement.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs hospice care and

is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health

education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of

the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and

families within their homes and communities.

ESSENTIAL JOB

FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care

1. Completes an initial, comprehensive, and ongoing assessment of

patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete

physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).

2. Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the

nursing process.

3. Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by:

A. Writing and initiating plan of care

B. Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs

C. Participating in revising the plan of care as necessary

4. Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.

5. Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing

diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing actions. Includes the

patient and the family in the planning process.

6. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing

procedures. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the

physician in the physician’s plan of care.

7. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related

needs.

8. Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate

per assessment and plan.

9. Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and

facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort

care.

10. Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and

assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.

Communication

1. Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical

notes regarding patient’s condition and care given. Records pain/symptom

management changes/outcomes as appropriate.

2. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and

reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders

as required.

3. Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate

the care plan.

4. Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as

appropriate. Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered

by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health

counseling with patients and families/caregivers. Works in concert with

the interdisciplinary group.

5. Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.

6. Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in

providing continuity of care.

7. Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice

Interdisciplinary Group Members to meet the emotional needs of the patient and

family/caregiver.

8. Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.

Additional Duties

1. Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.

2. Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items

and services

are available.

3. Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when

required.

4. Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and

maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through

attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.

5. Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case

assignments.

6. Actively participates in quality assessment performance

improvement teams and activities.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional

nursing in the state.

2. Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of

nursing.

3. Maintains a current CPR certification.

4. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in

accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working

order.

5. Minimum of two years’ experience, at least one of which is in the

area of public health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred.

6. Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.

7. Management experience not required. Responsible for

supervising hospice aides.

8. Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and

written communications; nursing skills per competency checklist.

9. Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.

10. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift,

position, and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and

equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and/or

crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.

Agape Hospice offers life-changing service to all our patients while also providing the emotional support and hospice education for the patient, their family and/or caregivers. We have a dynamic team of nurses, aides, social services, and spiritual care professionals, as well as a compassionate group of volunteers and experienced management. Our mission is to provide comfort where there is pain, solutions where there are challenges, and peace where there is chaos in the lives of our patients and their loved ones.

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