VNA Registered Nurse, Hospice, Orwigsburg Area

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.Were growing! Join St. Lukes Home Health and Hospice as we expand in Schuylkill, Carbon and Northern Berks counties. The Hospice Registered Nurse works collaboratively with other members of the interdisciplinary team to assure delivery of high quality nursing service in accordance with the physicians orders and with the agencys programs and policies. Services are provided in the home and in the patients place of residence.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Determines eligibility for hospice admission; obtains financial and statistical data; formulates initial care plan according to the patient's condition.
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Carries primary responsibility for providing comprehensive nursing care, health teaching, guidance and supervision to the individual and family. Considers psychosocial, environmental, spiritual and financial needs.
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Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team to assure appropriate care planning.
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Communicates with the patient's physician and/or hospice Medical Director, both orally and in writing as required by the patient's condition and agency policy.
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Maintains and uses patient clinical records, reports and other written communications according to agency policy and directives. Documentation is timely, accurate and clearly outlines the goals and plans with emphasis on the family oriented approach to patient care. Records reflect contact with physicians and other agencies needed.
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Cooperates with the Volunteer Coordinator and is available to hospice volunteers for counsel, advice and training when dealing with the patients and families.
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Participates in the bereavement program and supervises volunteers in providing bereavement care.
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Supervises patient care given by LPNs and/or HHAs.
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Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, and evaluate appropriate bereavement plans of care for families/significant others.
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Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Demands: Heavy work exertional activity, frequently lift and/or carry 50 lbs., and stand and/or walk at least 6 hours in an 8-hour work day.
EDUCATION:
A graduate of an approved school of professional nursing who is licensed as a Registered Nurse by the State in which practicing; a Baccalaureate degree preferred.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Two years as a professional nurse in nursing practice or previous community health experience as a professional nurse preferred.

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