Ambulatory Palliative Triage Nurse
Frederick Health
- Frederick, MD
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Completes assessment and admission of patients as assigned.
- Assesses and regularly re-evaluates patient and family needs.
- Performs basic physical assessment of all body systems.
- Assesses physical environment including safety factors
- Revises plan of care as necessary.
- Documents assessment and completes all required forms including consents in compliance with policies and procedures.
- Utilization of all elements of the nursing process.
- Promotes optimum patient comfort as part of an interdisciplinary team under the attending physician’s orders.
- Provides case management for assigned patients.
- Initiates and sustains implementation of orders as prescribed by the physician.
- Notifies attending physician of any changes in care plan.
- Is compliant at all times with policies regarding documentation.
- Monitors documentation in the clinical record and initiates the discharge planning process for assigned patients.
- Assures that all team members have completed the discharge summary.
- Uses supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently, meeting applicable competency standards.
- Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician.
- Recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling.
- Works in concert with the other interdisciplinary team members.
- Uses supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently, meeting applicable competency standards.
- Carries out basic Infection Control procedures.
- Uses equipment properly.
- Disposes of dressings and other waste according to protocol.
- Recognizes and validates the psycho/ social/ spiritual state of individuals in the home.
- Makes a supervisory visit to observe the work of Home Health Aides at least every 14 days.
- Keeps appropriate team members apprised of changes and updates to patient/family/caregiver status.
- Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills.
- Participates in continuing education and in-service classes.
- Stays informed of department/hospital events by reading minutes or attending staff meetings 100% of time.
- Actively participates in quality management programs.
- Interacts in a calm, courteous and professional manner.
- Demonstrates clinical competency in area of practice. Understands Hospice philosophy, principles of death/dying.
- Must be licensed driver with a reliable vehicle that is insured in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements.
- Self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision.
- Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and proper use of equipment listed on the Unit Specific Competency Tool.
- Demonstrates knowledge of office equipment including but not limited to: telephone, photocopier, facsimile equipment, computer and printer.
- Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland.
- Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
- At least 2 years general nursing experience is required with current Hospice, medical, surgical, critical care or home health experience. Experience providing pain management, IV skills preferred.
- Bachelors of Science in Nursing Required or Associates degree in Nursing with a signed
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