Salary Range 85k- 120k *More earning Potential along with benefits* Job Duties: Coordinates hospice care by workingwith other team members as well as with the patients/family members to ensureneeds are met. Consult with the attendingphysician and Hospice Medical Director concerning changes in patients’condition requiring order changes and/or changes in the plan of care.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Alexandria, Virginia
Salary
$85,000–$120,000 Per Year
Description
Salary Range 85k- 120k *More earning Potential along with benefits*
Job Duties:
Coordinates hospice care by workingwith other team members as well as with the patients/family members to ensureneeds are met.
Evaluate the effectiveness ofhospice services to the patient and family on an ongoing basis.
Perform evaluations for hospice carealong with informational visits as needed.
Utilize the nursing process toprovide professional nursing care.
Consult with the attendingphysician and Hospice Medical Director concerning changes in patients’condition requiring order changes and/or changes in the plan of care.
Coordinate patient services withother members of the IDG as well as contracted services, when needed.
Submit complete, accurate andrelevant clinical notes in a timely manner.
Submit patient visit scheduleweekly.
Participate in IDG and caseconferences.
Provide guidance and supervision tothe LPN and supervises the LPN a minimum of every 30 days. Cooperate with otheragencies providing nursing or related services to provide continuity of careand to implement a comprehensive care plan.
Participate in staff developmentmeetings.
Prepare the care plan for theHospice Aide/Home Attendant.
Requirements
Must be a graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Must be licensed in the State of Virginia as a RegisteredNurse.
A minimum of two (2) years of hospice/home care experience;at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.
Must have excellent assessment skills and problem-solvingskills.
Should be skillful in organization and in the principles oftime management and have knowledge of case management processes.
Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in goodworking order.
The ability to communicate well, both verbally and inwriting.
Benefits
Autonomy to see patients at your convenience!
Bea part of the fastest growing Home Health agency in Virginia with a Medicarerating of 4.5 out of 5 stars! (we focus on high quality patient referrals)
PTO,Holidays, sick leave (take time off when you need it, we encourage a work/lifebalance)