GOOD SHEPHERD HOSPICE
JOB POSTING
TITLE:Hospice
Nurse – Admissions/ Per Diem
REPORTS TO: Director of Access |
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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
- Exhibits good understanding of Hospice philosophy
and expertise in the care of the terminally ill.
- Knowledgeable regarding the Hospice Medicare benefit,
as well as understanding of other insurances
- Ability to communicate in sensitive, professional
and empathetic manner to family and individual facing
end of life decisions.
- Communicates with physician and obtains appropriate
medical orders to enhance patient comfort and symptom
control.
- Knowledgeable on pain/symptom management and end
of life social/spiritual concerns.
- Communicates patient/family needs to appropriate
members of IDG within 24 hours.
- Coordinates equipment, medications, Home Health
Aide and other services needed by patient/family for
optimum care and safety.
- Completes documentation within 24 hours of admissions
in a professional legible manner.
- Makes routine nursing visits as requested.
- Participates in on-call rotation as requested.
- Takes telephone referral and follow through to patient
admission if requested.
- Strong organizational skills and flexibility to
work the hours necessary to enable Hospice top meet
its commitments to the patients / residents and families.
- Willingness to travel to patients’ homes and
provide own transportation in all types of weather.
Possesses a current, valid New York State driver’s
license.
The above is intended to describe the general content
of and requirements for the performance of this job.
It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of
duties, responsibilities or requirements.
APPLICANT MUST HAVE SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE
APPRAISAL/WORK RECORD AND GOOD ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTALITY.
Interested applicant should forward resume with letter
of interest and salary requirements Human Resources
at
Good Shepherd Hospice, 4747-20 Nesconset Hwy., Port
Jefferson Sta., NY 11776,
email: goodshepherdhospicehr@chsli.org
or fax to (631) 474-2568.
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