VNS Health
New York, NY
Overview Coordinates and provides high quality nursing care to Hospice patients and families consistent with Hospice Care philosophy, policy, goals and objectives, and Standards of Nursing Practice. Works under moderate supervision. SCHEDULE: Admissions RNs can work either 7.25, 4.50, or 21.75 hours per week (1-3 shifts). Number of hours worked, as well as specific days worked can vary week to week. • Assesses the physical, social, psychological, living conditions and pastoral care needs of the patient/family through professional knowledge and skills of observation, interviewing and physical examination on an ongoing basis. • Establishes and revises, as necessary, the nursing component of the patient/family plan of care based on goals mutually acceptable to the patient/family and significant others and makes referrals to other services, as necessary. • Coordinates implements and evaluates the effectiveness and outcome of the care plan by ongoing assessment,...