What are the responsibilities and job description for the HHC/Hospice RN position at CALUMET COUNTY?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Examples of Duties: Essential Duties and
Responsibilities Include The Following. Other Duties May Be Assigned.
Evaluates assigned home health care and hospice patients and identifies
problems/needs including but not limited to physical, emotional,
psychological, environmental, and educational. Develops, communicates,
and coordinates a goal-oriented plan of care for each assigned patient
in collaboration with the patient, M.D., and family, and for Hospice,
the Interdisciplinary Group. Implements plan of care, nursing
interventions, patient/family teaching, and other appropriate procedures
as necessary to ensure high quality nursing care of the home
care/hospice patient; delegates appropriately and ensures documentation
of interventions. Evaluates each patient\'s response to the care
provided and modifies the plan of care based on signed physician orders.
Maintains strict confidentiality with client information. Communicates
effectively and timely with all members of the health care team;
maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of care provided to
ensure the integration of information for use by the health care team.
Promotes and maintains health of individual families through teaching,
counseling, and initiation of appropriate preventive, rehabilitative, or
palliative measures. Educates patients and families regarding disease
management, home safety, medication safety, end of life care, plans of
care, and anticipated outcomes. Provides nursing services in the homes
of and facilities for critically, chronically, and terminally ill
patients under a medical plan of treatment established according to
agency policy. Coordinates services with other professionals and service
providers, and the Hospice Interdisciplinary group to assure a wholistic
approach to patient and family needs. Plans, manages caseload, and
provides nursing services in a specific geographic area. Teaches,
demonstrates, supervises, and evaluates services provided in the home by
other agency staff. Prepares and submits records and reports according
to agency policy. Assumes responsibility for self development and
participates in appropriate continuing education activities in order to
maintain competence within the scope of own practice. Participates in
developing and implementing a community disaster plan. Assumes
administrative responsibilities as designated by the HHC/Hospice
Supervisor. May be assigned to perform on-call duty. It is unlikely an
employee will perform all the duties listed on a regular basis, nor is
the list exhaustive in the sense it covers all the duties an employee
may be required to perform. The examples are merely indicative, not
restrictive. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory
responsibilities but contributes to the oversight and guidance of
HHC/Hospice Agency Aides and Licensed Practical Nurses, in accordance
with the organization\'s policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
Provides mentorship to nursing students. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: Comprehensive knowledge of the nursing process
(assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation). Comprehensive
knowledge and skill in current nursing practice. Thorough knowledge of
the use of community resources. Comprehensive knowledge of inter
professional and interfamily relationships in the implementation of
nursing/medical care plans. Thorough knowledge of Home Health Care
principles and Hospice philosophy. Ability to apply appropriate theory
that is scientifically sound as a basis for decisions regarding nursing
practice. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
www.calumetcounty.org Other: To apply, complete required online
application. Applications accepted until position filled. Equal
Opportunity Employer. CALUMET COUNTY 206 COURT ST CHILTON, WI 53014
Contact Email Address: Victoria.halbach@calumetcounty.org Company Web
Site: www.calumetcounty.org Contact F x: (920) 849-1475
Responsibilities Include The Following. Other Duties May Be Assigned.
Evaluates assigned home health care and hospice patients and identifies
problems/needs including but not limited to physical, emotional,
psychological, environmental, and educational. Develops, communicates,
and coordinates a goal-oriented plan of care for each assigned patient
in collaboration with the patient, M.D., and family, and for Hospice,
the Interdisciplinary Group. Implements plan of care, nursing
interventions, patient/family teaching, and other appropriate procedures
as necessary to ensure high quality nursing care of the home
care/hospice patient; delegates appropriately and ensures documentation
of interventions. Evaluates each patient\'s response to the care
provided and modifies the plan of care based on signed physician orders.
Maintains strict confidentiality with client information. Communicates
effectively and timely with all members of the health care team;
maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of care provided to
ensure the integration of information for use by the health care team.
Promotes and maintains health of individual families through teaching,
counseling, and initiation of appropriate preventive, rehabilitative, or
palliative measures. Educates patients and families regarding disease
management, home safety, medication safety, end of life care, plans of
care, and anticipated outcomes. Provides nursing services in the homes
of and facilities for critically, chronically, and terminally ill
patients under a medical plan of treatment established according to
agency policy. Coordinates services with other professionals and service
providers, and the Hospice Interdisciplinary group to assure a wholistic
approach to patient and family needs. Plans, manages caseload, and
provides nursing services in a specific geographic area. Teaches,
demonstrates, supervises, and evaluates services provided in the home by
other agency staff. Prepares and submits records and reports according
to agency policy. Assumes responsibility for self development and
participates in appropriate continuing education activities in order to
maintain competence within the scope of own practice. Participates in
developing and implementing a community disaster plan. Assumes
administrative responsibilities as designated by the HHC/Hospice
Supervisor. May be assigned to perform on-call duty. It is unlikely an
employee will perform all the duties listed on a regular basis, nor is
the list exhaustive in the sense it covers all the duties an employee
may be required to perform. The examples are merely indicative, not
restrictive. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory
responsibilities but contributes to the oversight and guidance of
HHC/Hospice Agency Aides and Licensed Practical Nurses, in accordance
with the organization\'s policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
Provides mentorship to nursing students. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: Comprehensive knowledge of the nursing process
(assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation). Comprehensive
knowledge and skill in current nursing practice. Thorough knowledge of
the use of community resources. Comprehensive knowledge of inter
professional and interfamily relationships in the implementation of
nursing/medical care plans. Thorough knowledge of Home Health Care
principles and Hospice philosophy. Ability to apply appropriate theory
that is scientifically sound as a basis for decisions regarding nursing
practice. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
www.calumetcounty.org Other: To apply, complete required online
application. Applications accepted until position filled. Equal
Opportunity Employer. CALUMET COUNTY 206 COURT ST CHILTON, WI 53014
Contact Email Address: Victoria.halbach@calumetcounty.org Company Web
Site: www.calumetcounty.org Contact F x: (920) 849-1475