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Oversee patient care from admission to discharge including care plan managementConduct biweekly interdisciplinary care team meetings with staff and medical directorEducate patients and families on hospice philosophy and disease progressionConsult with attending physician for medication changes and titrationCover after hours call to ensure continuity of patient careCollaborate with chaplain and social worker for additional support to patient and familyPronounce death of patients and collaborate with funeral home for post mortem careDocumentation for patients Medicare Hospice continued eligibilityEstablish continuity of care for patients who discharge/revoke hospice servicesParticipate in continuing education courses as per agency policyPerform admission assessment during peak times to ensure patient continuity of careProvide education on comfort care medications and when to use them for patient comfortInterdisciplinary team meeting biweekly to evaluate case load on going eligibilityCoordinate with skilled nursing facility staff for on going patient care at end of lifeIncrease visits for patients approaching end of life for all members of the team

Associate Of Science, Nursing

Associate Of Science, Culinary Arts