This is for a Part Time PM Shift.
Through a holistic approach, high quality comprehensive care is provided timely and efficiently to promote a positive end of life
experience in the PCU.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Conduct admission assessments
· Establish plan of care in coordination with interdisciplinary team approach to collaborate, revise, update, and assure services are provided according to established plan
· Make assignments and supervise patient care provided by volunteers and staff members
· Ensure physicians, families, and appropriate staff members are promptly notified of changes in patient condition
· Make referrals to other services as needed in coordination with social workers
· Educate families and patients on disease processes, dying process, treatment plan and assist them in making informed choices about care promoting independence
· Provide active listening and support to patients and families through the trajectory of their disease progression
· Provide services at the time of death, including notification of staff per policy
· Provide medications timely and accurately per physician’s orders
· Ensure safety of all residents implementing interventions needed as per plan of care
· Ensure infection control policies and procedures are implemented and followed
· Assure facility is secured per safety policies and procedures after hours and on weekends
· Assure facility environment is appropriate to promote privacy and solace for all patients
· Assure patient/facility laundry is appropriately cleaned and restocked
· Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
· Able to work with the interdisciplinary team
· Willingness to work with patients/families regardless of race, color, creed, age, or sexual orientation. Must respect their beliefs and philosophy with an attitude of openness and receptiveness
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
· Current North Carolina license as a registered nurse
Experience:
· Minimum 2 years nursing experience preferred
Licensures & Certifications: (if applicable):
· CPR certification
· CHPN within 3 years of hire
