HHC​/Hospice RN

Summary

Under general supervision of the HHC/Hospice Supervisor provides nursing services which are specific, comprehensive, and intermittent with the dominant responsibility to the individual patient and family. Plans and implements nursing care to ill, disabled, or dying patients in their homes and facilities. Performs related duties as required.

This is a part‑time position. Hours will be assigned based on operational needs and may vary.

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 home 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 holistic 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.

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.