Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments to determine appropriateness for hospice care, identify learning needs, and evaluate progress toward goals.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care for patients and families.
• Maintain visit productivity standards and demonstrate knowledge of insurance reimbursement.
• Complete admission, discharge, and re-visit documentation accurately and within required timeframes.
• Complete laptop transfers of patient data twice daily.
• Use age-appropriate teaching methods with patients and families.
• Evaluate and revise patient education plans as necessary and document education tools utilized.
• Assume responsibility for case management, including prioritizing care needs and evaluating and revising plans of care.
• Demonstrate knowledge of hospice regulations and insurance reimbursement guidelines.
• Maintain effective interdisciplinary communication and communicate patient progress toward goals with the IDT.
• Attend and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings every two weeks.
• Perform HHA supervision according to established standards.
• Follow scheduling processes and ensure appropriate utilization of hospice services.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients and coworkers.
• Follow infection control measures and report infections appropriately.
• Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacology and safe medication management.
• Routinely reconcile medications and maintain current medication orders.
• Participate in monthly staff meetings, Performance Improvement meetings, activities, and committees as requested.
• Review health records and gather data to support Performance Improvement activities.
• Attend UR meetings as requested.
• Provide orientation and mentorship to new employees.
• Cross-train to learn new skills and assist in teaching others.
• Assist with agency growth by supporting new employee orientation and accepting additional assignments as needed.