Our hospice agency is currently searching for a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse for Downey and other nearby areas.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Seeks and obtains sufficient information necessary to function effectively in the Hospice setting where patient/family/caregivers are requiring care.
- Provides professional skilled nursing care to terminally ill patients which include initial nursing assessment and ongoing assessment of patient/family/caregivers for physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs, reporting to the physician when appropriate.
- Develops plan of care in collaboration with physician orders and interdisciplinary team; established realistic and measurable goals, updating them when necessary. Evaluated plan of care frequently.
- Communicates with the patient’s physician, obtains and implements orders for medication and treatment changes-particularly in relation to pain management-as prescribed.
- Performs procedures and treatments with proper techniques and complies with standard nursing policies and procedures. Uses equipment properly to administer prescribed treatments.
- Consults with a physician, patient and interdisciplinary team regarding coordination of treatment, goal development and response to treatment. Identifies the need for other disciplines.
- Attends and participates in interdisciplinary team meetings.
- Performs Home Health Aide Supervisory visits.
- Participates in Performance Improvement activities.
Qualifications:
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of California.
- Basic life support training.
- Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, reliable transportation and willingness to drive to patient locations.
Send your resume or inquiries today and we will call you ASAP.
Source: Indeed.com
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