Job Summary:
Primary function is to provide personal healthcare and related services to the patient in their place of residence; to assist in providing a safe and clean environment, work cooperatively with patient and family and share observations and problems with the supervisor. Works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.
Agency requires CPR: If CNA, then, yes and preferred
Education: High School Diploma Preferred. Has successfully completed one of the following: A)Training program/competency eval as specified in 418.76(b)(c)of the Medicare regulations; B)Competency eval program that meets 418.76( c); C) Nurse aide training/competency eval program approved by the state and listed in good standing on the state nurse aide registry; D) State Licensure program that meets requirements of 418.76(b).
Licensure: Must have active CNA license and current drivers license
Experience: At least one year experience, preferred, as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice, or long term care facility or completion of Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide Program.
Skills: Must be able to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives and care givers, as well as to other Agency staff. Demonstrates interest in the welfare of ill and elderly. Successful completion of the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist that meets 418.76 and written Skills Test.
Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance Environmental and Working Conditions: Works in patients homes in various conditions, possible exposure to blood and body fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedule, ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.
Physical and Mental Effort: Prolonged standing and walking required. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines, to identify patient needs, to make quick decisions and meet patient/family needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Ability to use durable medical equipment in the home.
Essential Functions:
- Provide direct patient care to patient under direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care.
- Provide necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy.
- Provide necessary skill to appropriately report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to patient to ensure continuity of care.
- Practice accepted infection control principles. Provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
- Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees.
- Provide an environment which promotes respect for patient, privacy and property.
- Provide skills necessary to assist the patient with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.
- Contribute to the management and efficient operation of the agency and demonstrate effective time management skills.
- Provide skills necessary to perform treatments and procedures according to agency policy.
- Promote the agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
Job Summary:
Primary function is to provide nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for patients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient/family and referring agency.
Education:
Graduate of an accredited School of Vocational/Practical Nursing.
Licensure:
Current State license as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse, or a multi-state license issued by a state member of the National Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) if practicing in a state member of the NLC, current drivers license.
Experience:
Two years experience as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse in a clinical care setting, hospice preferred
Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills.
Essential Functions:
Job Summary:
Primary functions are to administer nursing care for patients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient, family and referring agency; and assume the responsibility for coordination of care.
Education:
Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
Licensure:
Current license as a registered nurse (RN) and/or in accordance with the Board of Nurse Examiners rules for Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), current Drivers License.
Experience:
Two years experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting preferred, hospice preferred.
Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Specialized skills preferred in palliation and end-of-life. Proof of current CPR. Must read, write and comprehend English.
Essential Functions:
- Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patients physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, evaluations, and ADLs, (i.e., risk for grief, cultural and spiritual, verbal and non-verbal).
- Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patients eligibility.
- Implement/develop/document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary.
- Consult with and educate the patient and family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition and dietary needs. Prioritize any needs with the members of the IDG. Provide training to other staff as needed.
- Determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs. Assess the ability of the care giver to meet the patients immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.
- Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
- Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
- Provide clinical directions to the Hospice Aide and LPN/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided.
- Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals. Ensure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.
- Inform physician and other personnel of changes in the patients needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient and family response to care.
- Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payor.
- Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency.
- Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies.
- Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients and families as assigned.
- Provide effective communication to patient, family, team members, and other health care professionals.
Job Summary:
Primary functions are to administer nursing care for patients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient, family and referring agency; and assume the responsibility for coordination of care.
Education:
Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
Licensure:
Current license as a registered nurse (RN) and/or in accordance with the Board of Nurse Examiners rules for Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), current Drivers License.
Experience:
Two years experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting preferred, hospice preferred.
Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Specialized skills preferred in palliation and end-of-life. Proof of current CPR. Must read, write and comprehend English.
Essential Functions:
- Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patients physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, evaluations, and ADLs, (i.e., risk for grief, cultural and spiritual, verbal and non-verbal).
- Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patients eligibility.
- Implement/develop/document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary.
- Consult with and educate the patient and family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition and dietary needs. Prioritize any needs with the members of the IDG. Provide training to other staff as needed.
- Determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs. Assess the ability of the care giver to meet the patients immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.
- Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
- Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
- Provide clinical directions to the Hospice Aide and LPN/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided.
- Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals. Ensure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.
- Inform physician and other personnel of changes in the patients needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient and family response to care.
- Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payor.
- Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency.
- Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies.
- Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients and families as assigned.
- Provide effective communication to patient, family, team members, and other health care professionals.
Job Summary:
Primary function is to provide personal healthcare and related services to the patient in their place of residence; to assist in providing a safe and clean environment, work cooperatively with patient and family and share observations and problems with the supervisor. Works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.
Agency requires CPR: If CNA, then, yes and preferred
Education: High School Diploma Preferred. Has successfully completed one of the following: A)Training program/competency eval as specified in 418.76(b)(c)of the Medicare regulations; B)Competency eval program that meets 418.76( c); C) Nurse aide training/competency eval program approved by the state and listed in good standing on the state nurse aide registry; D) State Licensure program that meets requirements of 418.76(b).
Licensure: Must have active CNA license and current drivers license
Experience: At least one year experience, preferred, as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice, or long term care facility or completion of Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide Program.
Skills: Must be able to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives and care givers, as well as to other Agency staff. Demonstrates interest in the welfare of ill and elderly. Successful completion of the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist that meets 418.76 and written Skills Test.
Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance Environmental and Working Conditions: Works in patients homes in various conditions, possible exposure to blood and body fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedule, ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.
Physical and Mental Effort: Prolonged standing and walking required. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines, to identify patient needs, to make quick decisions and meet patient/family needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Ability to use durable medical equipment in the home.
Essential Functions:
- Provide direct patient care to patient under direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care.
- Provide necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy.
- Provide necessary skill to appropriately report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to patient to ensure continuity of care.
- Practice accepted infection control principles. Provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
- Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees.
- Provide an environment which promotes respect for patient, privacy and property.
- Provide skills necessary to assist the patient with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.
- Contribute to the management and efficient operation of the agency and demonstrate effective time management skills.
- Provide skills necessary to perform treatments and procedures according to agency policy.
- Promote the agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
Job Summary:
Primary function is to provide personal healthcare and related services to the patient in their place of residence; to assist in providing a safe and clean environment, work cooperatively with patient and family and share observations and problems with the supervisor. Works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.
Agency requires CPR: If CNA, then, yes and preferred
Education: High School Diploma Preferred. Has successfully completed one of the following: A)Training program/competency eval as specified in 418.76(b)(c)of the Medicare regulations; B)Competency eval program that meets 418.76( c); C) Nurse aide training/competency eval program approved by the state and listed in good standing on the state nurse aide registry; D) State Licensure program that meets requirements of 418.76(b).
Licensure: Must have active CNA license and current drivers license
Experience: At least one year experience, preferred, as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice, or long term care facility or completion of Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide Program.
Skills: Must be able to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives and care givers, as well as to other Agency staff. Demonstrates interest in the welfare of ill and elderly. Successful completion of the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist that meets 418.76 and written Skills Test.
Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance Environmental and Working Conditions: Works in patients homes in various conditions, possible exposure to blood and body fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedule, ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.
Physical and Mental Effort: Prolonged standing and walking required. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines, to identify patient needs, to make quick decisions and meet patient/family needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Ability to use durable medical equipment in the home.
Essential Functions:
- Provide direct patient care to patient under direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care.
- Provide necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy.
- Provide necessary skill to appropriately report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to patient to ensure continuity of care.
- Practice accepted infection control principles. Provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
- Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees.
- Provide an environment which promotes respect for patient, privacy and property.
- Provide skills necessary to assist the patient with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.
- Contribute to the management and efficient operation of the agency and demonstrate effective time management skills.
- Provide skills necessary to perform treatments and procedures according to agency policy.
- Promote the agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
Job Summary:
Primary function is to provide nursing care, under the supervision of a registered nurse, for patients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient/family and referring agency.
Education:
Graduate of an accredited School of Vocational/Practical Nursing.
Licensure:
Current State license as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse, or a multi-state license issued by a state member of the National Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) if practicing in a state member of the NLC, current drivers license.
Experience:
Two years experience as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse in a clinical care setting, hospice preferred
Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills.
Essential Functions:
Under the direction of the RN, assist in identifying the patients physical, psycho social, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, team report, and evaluations. Participate in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN, in accordance with the POC. Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease. Assure the continuity of care through delivery of quality patient care. Provide effective communication to patient/family, team members, and other health care professionals as evidenced by clinical notes, case conferences, communication notes, and evaluations. Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payor. Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency. Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care. Read LessJob Summary:
Primary function is to act as liaison between Agency and the community regarding community and customer needs. Responsibilities include development and promotion of hospice programs and services while maintaining the standards of practice consistent with quality health care and maximizing human, financial and equipment resources.
Education:
Graduate of an accredited college/university is preferred.
Experience:
Minimum one (1) year of sales/marketing experience in healthcare.
One (1) to two (2) years of experience in hospice/palliative marketing is strongly preferred.
Skills:
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all segments of the staff, the lay and professional public, the Governing Body and Medical Director. Ability to market collaboratively and productively and produce patient referrals with customers, referral sources, and the community. Strong organizational, people and problem-solving skills. Self-directed, with the ability to work with little supervision. Ability to perform in an interdisciplinary hospice setting.
Essential Functions:
Provides counsel to the Agency regarding needs of the community; program development including personnel needs and financial needs. Collaboratively develops and maintains policies specific to new programs. Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of, and ensures compliance with, all local, state and federal laws relating to marketing of the agency. Assists in direction of programs through collaboration with and delegation of responsibility to administrative and supervisory personnel. Partners with the Interdisciplinary Group to support safe and effective patient/family care. Establishes a public relations program for interpretation of the agencys services and to foster good working relations with physicians and community agencies. Carries out other duties as assigned by the Governing Body Read LessJob Summary:
Primary function is to provide coordinated care in the home to patients of all age groups and perform psychosocial assessments, analysis, counseling and referrals to meet the needs of the patient/family.
Job Qualifications:
Education: Bachelors or Masters Degree in Social Work from a State accredited program.
Licensure:
Valid Texas Certification - LMSW; Texas Drivers License
Experience: One (1) year social worker experience in a health care agency. Hospice experience is highly preferred.
Skills: Working knowledge of community resources. Good interpersonal skills. Hepatitis profile. Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid auto liability insurance.
Essential Functions:
Assess hospice patient to identify psychosocial, financial, environmental and community needs as evidenced by POC documentation, clinical records, team meeting minutes and community resource referrals. Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes. Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board. Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency by maintaining a working knowledge of public and private eligibility standards and requirements. Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care. Attend interdisciplinary team meeting, participate in the patient care planning process and collaborates with Interdisciplinary Team to promote coordination of patient care. Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to meet the needs of the Read LessJob Summary:
Primary functions are to administer nursing care for patients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient, family and referring agency; and assume the responsibility for coordination of care.
Education:
Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
Licensure:
Current license as a registered nurse (RN) and/or in accordance with the Board of Nurse Examiners rules for Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), current Drivers License.
Experience:
Two years experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting preferred, hospice preferred.
Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Specialized skills preferred in palliation and end-of-life. Proof of current CPR. Must read, write and comprehend English.
Essential Functions:
- Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patients physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, evaluations, and ADLs, (i.e., risk for grief, cultural and spiritual, verbal and non-verbal).
- Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patients eligibility.
- Implement/develop/document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary.
- Consult with and educate the patient and family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition and dietary needs. Prioritize any needs with the members of the IDG. Provide training to other staff as needed.
- Determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs. Assess the ability of the care giver to meet the patients immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.
- Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
- Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
- Provide clinical directions to the Hospice Aide and LPN/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided.
- Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals. Ensure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.
- Inform physician and other personnel of changes in the patients needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient and family response to care.
- Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payor.
- Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency.
- Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies.
- Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients and families as assigned.
- Provide effective communication to patient, family, team members, and other health care professionals.
