Verify plan of care with the RN prior to each visit. Collaborate with physician and RN frequently to ensure patient needs are being met; Notify them as soon as possible when patient condition changes. Teach patients and caregivers self care techniques. Check vital signs. Review all medications and perform a medication reconciliation at each visit. Perform specialized proc

Performs patient assessments and collaborates with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care. Makes referrals to other hospice care disciplines as needed or documents rationale for not doing so. Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to care center policies. Records pain/symptom ma

Performs initial nursing assessment on new admissions. Completes , coordinates, and revises the total plan of care and maintains continuity of patient care by collaborating with appropriate staff. Regularly communicates patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team. Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient care progress records with ac

Responsible for working to prevent, assess, diagnose and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive communication and swallowing disorders in adults. Provides aural rehabilitation for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and provides augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehe

Works directly with the patient and their providers for a full 30 days to allow patients to receive acute care in the comfort of their own homes, in lieu of an inpatient setting . Possesses clinical knowledge and experience to identify, present and discuss potential patients to providers for program inclusion. These direct discussions usually include ED providers and hosp

Represents a spiritual presence and connection with the religious/spiritual roots of the hospice movement. Provides a constant reminder to hospice workers that, beyond the physical and emotional support given, patients may desire to have spiritual resources of their choosing. Serves as a spiritual resource to team members and assists them in their growth or in dealing wit

Obtains temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration. Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy environment. Assists patient with getting in and out of bed, bathing, hygiene, and toileting. Prepares and provides and/or assists with meals. Performs light homemaking and other environmental services. Observes, reports, and documents any changes in patient status. Understand

Performs visits for an assigned caseload of patients and families in their homes to complete guided assessments, support medication management, address complex symptoms and coordinate care. Engages patients and caregivers in discussions about their goals of care, reviews advance directives and collaboratively develops treatment plans based on goals. Monitors care plans in

Performs patient assessments and collaborates with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care. Makes referrals to other hospice care disciplines as needed or documents rationale for not doing so. Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to care center policies. Records pain/symptom ma

Assists the patient and family with health related financial, social and emotional concerns and assists with effective coping skills. Provides social work services in accordance with the plan of care. Ensures that changes in the patient's clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members and the care center office staff in a timely manner. Educates the pat

Responsible for all aspects of occupational therapy service delivery provided under a physician approved plan of care. Ensures the plan of care addresses all problems identified in the assessment or documents rationale if identified problems are not addressed in the plan of care. Accountable for the safety and effectiveness of the occupational therapy service delivery pro

Educates health care professionals, patients, and families about home care services. Develops and maintains relationships with key referral sources, such as hospitals, nursing homes and physician offices to generate leads. Coordinates patient admissions with the team, including obtaining all required documentation to complete referral to admission process. Conducts on sit

Performs patient assessments and collaborates with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care. Makes referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the patient's identified needs or documents rationale for not doing so. Promotes patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, assisting patients in learning appropriate s

Educates health care professionals, patients, and families about home care services. Develops and maintains relationships with key referral sources, such as hospitals, nursing homes and physician offices to generate leads. Coordinates patient admissions with the team, including obtaining all required documentation to complete referral to admission process. Conducts on sit

Performs initial nursing evaluation, including behavioral health/psychiatric nursing needs. Observes and evaluates the physical and mental status of the patient for complications and medication side effects. Maintains awareness for indicators in patients ' behavior that call for change in the treatment modality (crisis, suicidal ideation) as well as other medical signs an