Rn-bsn | Bay Minette, AL

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  • Location: Jackson, AL

is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital system. backss home care needs, being aware of the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects. Documents initial backssment, delivery of patient care, and other pertinent information in patient's medical record; monitors documentation of other personnel.

Provide direct care to patients as prescribed in the interdisciplinary Plan of Care in order to maintain the highest level of comfort and quality of life and assuming primary responsibility for case management of the patient. Evaluate and perform ongoing backssment and revise initial written plan of care with IDT every 14 days and as the needs and condition of the patient/family

change. Assists in supervision of patient care given by unlicensed nursing personnel, makes assignments appropriate to patient acuity and competency of staff.

Establishes Hospice aide care plan as well of supervising the aide. Assists patients and family members with concerns. Collaborates with the patient, family and other disciplines for providing emotional support and teaching. Be empathetic and respect confidentiality and privacy. Always communicate in a courteous and respectful manner. Sensitive to the needs of terminally ill patients and families and one's own feelings about death and dying. Document accurate and ongoing backssment of patient status through various means of communication

(verbal, written, computer documents). Document patient care reflecting nursing interventions, patient response to care, problems, capabilities, limitations, and progress towards goals.

Documentation includes evidence of appropriate patient/significant other teaching, and the understanding of these instructions is noted in the medical record. Maintain up-to-date charts and records on patient care and regular communication with the patient's physician regarding changes in the patient's plan of care. Performs as team leader in delegating responsibilities to supportive personnel. Performs blood draws if required. Participate in agency on call rotation.

Knowledge of and availability to perform patient intake and information visits as needed including explanation of the hospice benefit, complete physical backssment, and completion of admission paperwork. Participate in performance improvement project and attend mandatory meetings and Interdisciplinary team meetings. EDUCATION: Completion of a diploma, associate, or baccalaureate degree in nursing required. Baccalaureate preferred. LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse as approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing for practice in the state of Tennessee.

Responsible for Continuing Education Units annually. BLS certification must be obtained within the orientation period, and certification must be kept current while in this position. Certification in area of clinical expertise by recognized authoritative agency desirable. Additional certifications may be required at department's discretion. Must have a valid state driver's license and auto liability insurance. EXPERIENCE: Three years recent (within the past five years) nursing experience in acute, long-term care or home care/hospice, with at least one in hospice or homecare preferred.

Requisition ID: 2022-49240 Shift: Days External Company Name: West Tennessee Healthcare External Company URL: Street: 620 Skyline Drive F-Location Name w/o External ID: Jackson Madison County General Hospital For more details: jobs-search. org/insurance_jackson-c424266/rn-bsn-jackson_i1949783743

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