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It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!Role: Under RN supervision, the Hospice LPN is responsible for providing nursing interventions and teaching skills to maximize patient comfort and to enhance the quality of life to the patient/family unit.Qualifications:<ul><li>A high school diploma or G.E.D. or an equivalent combination of education and experience</li><li>Current LPN licensure in the state of Florida, or current licensure from another state plus a temporary Florida permit</li><li>Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience in an in-patient, hospice, or home health setting</li><li>Mobile Driver - Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy</li><li>Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross. Employees hired prior to 12/31/2022 must obtain certificate prior to 10/1/2023</li><li>Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule</li><li>Certificate of completion of 30 hour Infusion Therapy Course and in-house 8-hour Infusion Class preferred</li><li>Ability to communicate (written and verbal) in English</li><li>Flexible schedule to meet the needs of patients</li><li>Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms</li><li>Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families</li><li>Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation</li></ul>Competencies:<ul><li>Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position.</li></ul>Responsibilities of all employees:<ul><li>Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients.</li><li>Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse.</li><li>Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices.</li><li>Observe the Company’s health, safety and security practices.</li><li>Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company.</li><li>Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.</li><li>Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations.</li><li>Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels.</li><li>Improve own professional knowledge and skill level.</li><li>Advance electronic media skills.</li><li>Support Company research and educational activities.</li><li>Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally.</li><li>Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.</li></ul>Job Responsibilities:<ul><li>Under the direction of an RN, provides nursing tasks to patients and families such as continuous care, dressing changes, catheter changes as identified in the plan of care developed by the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG).</li><li>Demonstrates clinical skills regarding application of Company policies and procedures such as:&nbsp; medication administration, symptom management, and patient/family relationships.</li><li>Observes/monitors patients for alterations in body systems, pain and symptoms and reports to RN.</li><li>Observes and reports signs of adverse reactions and responses to treatments and reports to RN.</li><li>Reports findings to physicians, APRNs and physician’s assistants following collaboration with RN.</li><li>Performs venipuncture for blood specimens.</li><li>Performs Central Venous Line (CVL) site observation/inspection; &nbsp;venous access device dressing, cap change and flushing venous access device; IV medication and fluid administration, IV pushes (per procedure) and venipuncture.&nbsp; May not make any changes to infusion pump including, but not limited to, rate changes and IV bag changes.&nbsp;</li><li>Documents per policy and procedure in medical record.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul>Some locations may require:<ul><li>Cross training to Hospice House positions of equal licensure/certification and scope when census calls for flexible staffing.</li></ul>This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

Chapters Health System

LPN, Cornerstone Hospice

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!Role: Under RN supervision, the LPN is responsible for providing nursing interventions and teaching skills to maximize patient comfort and to enhance the quality of life to the patient/family unit.Qualifications: • A high school diploma or G.E.D. or an equivalent combination of education and experience • Current LPN licensure in the state of Florida, or current licensure from another state plus a temporary Florida permit•&nbsp;Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross. Employees hired prior to 12/31/2022 must obtain certificate prior to 10/1/2023. For LPN in a Hospice House, the deadline is 3/31/2023. • Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience in an in-patient, hospice, or home health setting • Mobile Driver - Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy • Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule • Certificate of completion of 30 hour Infusion Therapy Course and in-house 8-hour Infusion Class preferred • Ability to communicate (written and verbal) in English • Flexible schedule to meet the needs of patients • Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms • Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families • Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation Competencies: • Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position. Responsibilities of all employees: • Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients. • Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse. • Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices. • Observe the Company’s health, safety and security practices. • Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company. • Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner. • Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations. • Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels. • Improve own professional knowledge and skill level. • Advance electronic media skills. • Support Company research and educational activities. • Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally. • Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position. Job Responsibilities: • Under the direction of an RN, provides nursing tasks to patients and families such as Continuous Care, dressing changes, catheter changes as identified in the plan of care developed by the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG). • Demonstrates clinical skills regarding application of Company policies and procedures such as: medication administration, symptom management, and patient/family relationships. • Observes/monitors patients for alterations in body systems, pain and symptoms and reports to RN. • Observes and reports signs of adverse reactions and responses to treatments and reports to RN. • Reports findings to physicians, APRNs and physician’s assistants following collaboration with RN. • Performs venipuncture for blood specimens. • Performs Central Venous Line (CVL) site observation/inspection; venous access device dressing, cap change and flushing venous access device; IV medication and fluid administration, IV pushes (in Hospice House only and per procedure) and venipuncture. May not make any changes to infusion pump including, but not limited to, rate changes and IV bag changes. • Documents per policy and procedure in medical record. • Performs other duties as assigned. Physical Demands for Post Offer/Pre-Placement (The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.): While performing the duties of this job, the following abilities are required: see; hear; talk; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel. Frequently required to: stand; sit; reach with hands/arms; bend; balance. Occasionally required to: lift; pull; push; stoop/crouch; kneel; climb stairs.This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

Per-Diem LPN, Cornerstone Hospice House (days and nights)

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!Sign on Bonus Available Role: Under RN supervision, the Hospice LPN is responsible for providing nursing interventions and teaching skills to maximize patient comfort and to enhance the quality of life to the patient/family unit.Qualifications:<ul><li>A high school diploma or G.E.D. or an equivalent combination of education and experience</li><li>Current LPN licensure in the state of Florida, or current licensure from another state plus a temporary Florida permit</li><li>Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience in an in-patient, hospice, or home health setting</li><li>Mobile Driver - Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy</li><li>Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross. Employees hired prior to 12/31/2022 must obtain certificate prior to 10/1/2023</li><li>Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule</li><li>Certificate of completion of 30 hour Infusion Therapy Course and in-house 8-hour Infusion Class preferred</li><li>Ability to communicate (written and verbal) in English</li><li>Flexible schedule to meet the needs of patients</li><li>Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms</li><li>Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families</li><li>Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation</li></ul>Competencies:<ul><li>Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position.</li></ul>Responsibilities of all employees:<ul><li>Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients.</li><li>Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse.</li><li>Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices.</li><li>Observe the Company’s health, safety and security practices.</li><li>Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company.</li><li>Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.</li><li>Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations.</li><li>Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels.</li><li>Improve own professional knowledge and skill level.</li><li>Advance electronic media skills.</li><li>Support Company research and educational activities.</li><li>Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally.</li><li>Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.</li></ul>Job Responsibilities:<ul><li>Under the direction of an RN, provides nursing tasks to patients and families such as continuous care, dressing changes, catheter changes as identified in the plan of care developed by the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG).</li><li>Demonstrates clinical skills regarding application of Company policies and procedures such as:&nbsp; medication administration, symptom management, and patient/family relationships.</li><li>Observes/monitors patients for alterations in body systems, pain and symptoms and reports to RN.</li><li>Observes and reports signs of adverse reactions and responses to treatments and reports to RN.</li><li>Reports findings to physicians, APRNs and physician’s assistants following collaboration with RN.</li><li>Performs venipuncture for blood specimens.</li><li>Performs Central Venous Line (CVL) site observation/inspection; &nbsp;venous access device dressing, cap change and flushing venous access device; IV medication and fluid administration, IV pushes (per procedure) and venipuncture.&nbsp; May not make any changes to infusion pump including, but not limited to, rate changes and IV bag changes.&nbsp;</li><li>Documents per policy and procedure in medical record.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul>Some locations may require:<ul><li>Cross training to Hospice House positions of equal licensure/certification and scope when census calls for flexible staffing.</li></ul>This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

LPN (Continuous Care) LifePath Hospice 7a-7p

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!Role: The RN, Care Coordinator is responsible for assessing and identifying patient/family needs, utilizing the nursing process, coordinating the Plan of Care with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), and providing palliative and supportive care to the patient/family unit.Qualifications: • Current license as RN in the state where the employee will be working • Minimum one (1) year of in-patient nursing or hospice experience for external candidates; for internal applicants, minimum of 6-months of LPN experience with hospice/home health within an affiliate • Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system • Mobile Driver - Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy • Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule • Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms • Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written) • Flexible schedule to meet the needs of Hospice House patients • Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families • Ability to physically access patient rooms, other areas of the Hospice House/Hospital/ALF, etc., and any home (i.e., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning) within any part of the service area • Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation•&nbsp;Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross. Employees hired prior to 12/31/2022 must obtain certificate prior to 10/1/2023Some locations may require:<ul><li>Completes clinical admissions for all Company services including, but not limited to:<ul><li>Explains services to potential patients/families and addresses questions regarding patient fears, physical limitations, while putting the patient/family at ease; presents services in an empathetic and compassionate manner&nbsp;</li><li>Identifies admission objections, concerns or other entry barriers and provides responses</li><li>Educates patient/family on admission requirements and addresses immediate needs</li><li>Completes informed consents and initial assessment according to regulations and Company policy</li><li>Provides information to Physicians and initiates Plan of Care to address patient’s immediate needs</li><li>Initiates skilled nursing interventions to prevent complications, alleviate symptoms and maximize physical and emotional comfort</li><li>Obtains Physician orders</li><li>Completes documentation per Company policy</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Acts as the Company representative at assigned facilities while facilitating referrals to all service lines; works closely with referring hospitals, physicians, facilities, patients, families, and the general public.</li><li>Communicates frequently with Admissions to ensure timely follow-up.&nbsp; When assignment is complete, informs Admissions and prepares for next assignment.</li><li>Provides all necessary clinical communication timely using SBAR.</li><li>Discusses any potential needs with after-hours staff.</li><li>Obtains consents for services and arranges safe discharge in an efficient manner for referred and eligible patients while meeting productivity expectations.</li><li>Obtains medical record information for the referral.</li><li>Develops strong relationships with case managers, physicians, etc. at facilities.</li><li>Works with Professional Relations Representatives (PRRs) to provide education on all available services.</li><li>Provides care for any GIP patients in a hospital including daily visits, professional management, documentation and efficient discharge.</li></ul> Competencies: • Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position. Responsibilities of all employees: • Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients. • Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse. • Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices. • Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices. • Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company. • Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner. • Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations. • Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels. • Improve own professional knowledge and skill level. • Advance electronic media skills. • Support Company research and educational activities. • Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally. • Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position. Job Responsibilities: • Provides and manages direct care to patients and families as part of Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), incorporating psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, physical and biological components, and appropriate nursing intervention and follow-up. • Coordinates the Plan of Care, ensuring that an individualized Plan of Care is developed that accurately reflects the patient’s evolving needs. • Educates patient, family, caregivers and other health professionals about disease process and decline, palliative interventions, care giving, dying process and safety practices. • Reports changes in the patient’s condition to appropriate members of the IDG or other health professionals. • Participates with the IDG to evaluate hospice referrals/admissions for level of care appropriateness. • Attends patient deaths; prepares body for transport; oversees disposal of medications. • Provides appropriate bereavement interventions to the family and caregiver in conjunction with psychosocial staff. • Presents concise and pertinent oral and written reports to IDG; respects and encourages input from all disciplines. • Communicates accurately and completely to physicians, staff members, patients, families, and supervisors; utilizes positive approaches when working with others. • Supervises patient care given by other nursing team members (i.e., LPNs, Hospice Aides, and contract nurses). • Performs other duties as assigned. Physical Demands for Post Offer/Pre-Placement (The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.): While performing the duties of this job, the following abilities are required: see; hear; talk; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel. Frequently required to: stand; sit; reach with hands/arms; lift; bend; balance. Occasionally required to: pull; push; stoop/crouch; kneel; climb stairs.This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

Field RN Case Manager /Fri-Sun Cornerstone Hospice

RN Field Case Manager -Tuesday-Friday Cornerstone Hospice

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!Role: The Clinical Team Leader (CTL) is responsible for the daily clinical coordination and support of staff providing hospice care to the patient/family unit as indicated in the plan of care. Provides and manages direct care to patients.Qualifications:<ul><li>Current Florida license as RN, current active single-state out-of-state nurse license, or current active multistate/compact nurse license</li><li>Minimum of two (2) years’ nursing experience</li><li>Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system</li><li>Certification from HPNA obtained within two (2) years of taking the position</li><li>Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross. Employees hired prior to 12/31/2022 must obtain certificate prior to 3/31/2023</li><li>Mobile Driver - Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy</li><li>Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule</li><li>Excellent critical decision making and problem solving skills</li><li>Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate in English</li><li>Flexible schedule to meet the needs of patients</li><li>Ability to physically access any home (i.e., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning) in any area the Company serves</li><li>Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families</li><li>Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation</li></ul>Competencies:<ul><li>Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position.</li></ul>Responsibilities of all employees:<ul><li>Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients.</li><li>Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse.</li><li>Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices.</li><li>Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices.</li><li>Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company.</li><li>Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.</li><li>Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations.</li><li>Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels.</li><li>Improve own professional knowledge and skill level.</li><li>Advance electronic media skills.</li><li>Support Company research and educational activities.</li><li>Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally.</li><li>Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.</li></ul>Leadership Success Factors: <ul><li>Communication.&nbsp; Express thoughts and ideas clearly.&nbsp; Adapt communication style to fit audience.</li><li>Initiative.&nbsp; Originate action to achieve goals.</li><li>Management Identification.&nbsp; Identify with and accept the problems and responsibilities of management.</li><li>Judgment.&nbsp; Make realistic decisions based on logical assumptions, factual information and in consideration of organizational resources.</li><li>Planning, Organizing and Controlling.&nbsp; Establish course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a specific goal; plan proper assignments of personnel and appropriate allocation of resources.&nbsp; Monitor results.</li><li>Leadership.&nbsp; Use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods in guiding others.</li><li>Ethics.&nbsp; Model highest standards of conduct and ethical behavior, adopting a strong position against fraud and abuse.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance: Educate and monitor staff regarding their own and the organization's responsibilities for regulatory compliance.</li></ul>Job Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provides and manages direct care to patients and families as part of Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), incorporating psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, physical and biological components, and appropriate nursing intervention and follow-up.&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinates employees and patient care to ensure that the needs of the patient and family are met using best standards of practice and in an efficient manner.</li><li>Recommends alternate approaches to patient care as indicated while ensuring that policies and procedures are followed.</li><li>Provides education to IDG members regarding symptom control, case management, Company, community and financial resources guided by Policy and Procedure.</li><li>Enhances the clinical practice of IDG staff by performing as a role model, mentor, instructor and resource person.&nbsp; Acts as primary clinical resource for clinical staff.</li></ul><ul><li>Collaborates with other departments (i.e., Medical Services, Pharmacy, Infusion Program, and Continuous Care) to ensure patient care needs are addressed.&nbsp; Demonstrates respect and understanding for all clinical disciplines required for quality patient care and mentor staff in this process.</li><li>Communicates in a clear and accurate manner.&nbsp; Provides constructive feedback and resolves conflict directly.&nbsp; Assists others to improve communication skills.&nbsp; Communicates accurately and completely to physicians, staff members, patients, families, and supervisors; utilizes positive approaches when working with others.</li></ul><ul><li>Ensures timely attention to customer concerns and complaints. &nbsp;Provides outstanding customer care to patient and families.</li></ul><ul><li>Assists in reviewing patient care documentation and providing on-site clinical supervisory visits to identify strengths and areas of development for the clinical staff.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul>Physical Demands for Post Offer/Pre-Placement (The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.):While performing the duties of this job, the following abilities are required:&nbsp; see; hear; talk; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel.Frequently required to:&nbsp; stand; sit; reach with hands/arms; lift; bend; balance.Occasionally required to:&nbsp; pull; push; stoop/crouch; kneel; climb stairs.This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

Clinical Team Leader - Cornerstone Hospice - Orlando Hospice House

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!Role: The RN, Hospice House is responsible for assessing and identifying patient/family needs, utilizing the nursing process, coordinating the Plan of Care with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), and providing palliative and supportive care to the patient/family unit.Qualifications:<ul><li>Current Florida license as RN, current active single-state out-of-state nurse license, or current active multistate/compact nurse license</li></ul><ul><li>Minimum one (1) year in-patient nursing or hospice experience for external candidates; for internal applicants, minimum of 6-months of LPN experience with hospice/home health within an affiliate</li><li>Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written)</li><li>Flexible schedule to meet the needs of Hospice House patients</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families</li><li>Ability to physically access patient rooms and other areas of the Hospice House</li><li>Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation</li><li>Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross. Employees hired prior to 12/31/2022 must obtain certificate prior to 3/31/2023</li><li>Intermittent Driver – Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy. Ability to travel off-site to meet business needs</li></ul>Competencies:<ul><li>Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position.</li></ul>Responsibilities of all employees:<ul><li>Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients.</li><li>Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse.&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices.</li><li>Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices.</li><li>Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company.</li><li>Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.</li><li>Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations.</li></ul><ul><li>Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels.</li><li>Improve own professional knowledge and skill level.</li><li>Advance electronic media skills.</li><li>Support Company research and educational activities.</li><li>Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally.</li></ul><ul><li>Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.</li></ul>Job Responsibilities:<ul><li>Provides and manages direct care to patients and families as part of Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), incorporating psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, physical and biological components, and appropriate nursing intervention and follow-up.</li><li>Coordinates the Plan of Care, ensuring that an individualized Plan of Care is developed that accurately reflects the patient’s evolving needs.</li></ul><ul><li>Educates patient, family, caregivers and other health professionals about disease process and decline, palliative interventions, care giving, dying process and safety practices.</li><li>Reports changes in the patient’s condition to appropriate members of the IDG or other health professionals.</li><li>Participates with the IDG to evaluatehospice referrals/admissions for level of care appropriateness.</li><li>Attends patient deaths; prepares body for transport; oversees disposal of medications.</li><li>Provides appropriate bereavement interventions to the family and caregiver in conjunction with psychosocial staff.</li></ul><ul><li>Presents concise and pertinent verbal and written reports to IDG; respects and encourages input from all disciplines.</li><li>Communicates accurately and completely to physicians, staff members, patients, families, and supervisors; utilizes positive approaches when working with others.</li><li>Supervises patient care given by other nursing team members (i.e., LPNs, Hospice Aides, and contract nurses).</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul>Some locations may require:<ul><li>Cross training to field (home/facility/admission) positions of equal licensure/certification and scope when hospice house census calls for flexible staffing.</li></ul>Physical Demands for Post Offer/Pre-Placement (The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.):While performing the duties of this job, the following abilities are required:&nbsp; see; hear; talk; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel.Frequently required to:&nbsp; stand; sit; reach with hands/arms; lift; bend; balance.Occasionally required to:&nbsp; pull; push; stoop/crouch; kneel; climb stairs.This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

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