Nurse

Job Functions for Registered Nurse

• Assesses the physical and psychological status of the patient.
• Reviews past and present medical history of the patient.
• Perceptive in planning and problem solving.
• Provides emotional support to caregivers.
• Responds to calls promptly when received from answering service.
• Able to prioritize.
• Able to work independently and make critical decisions based on available patient information.
• Performs ongoing assessment of patients' conditions, physical needs and needs of family for support in giving care.
• Maintains ongoing communication with prescribing physician for changes in medication and treatments as needed.
• Documents hospice patient's condition and nursing interventions on clinical record.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York
• Hospice Experience Preferred
• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid requirements outlined in the laws of licensure in the state(s) which he/she practices.
• Must possess strong patient assessment, patient management and documentation skills.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, telephone, documentation and communication skills