PRN Staff RN - GSPN Palliative Care

Job description

Essential Job Duties: - Performs triage activities and prepares patient for physical examination. - Updates and revises all patient medical history as it pertains to each specific visit. - Explains treatment procedures to patients, if applicable. - Assists provider during patient examination as requested by provider. - Administers ordered injections as well as assist with minor surgical procedures, if needed. - Assists patient with follow up activities to include coordinate scheduling of ancillary services, diagnostic tests, and surgical procedures if applicable. - Maintain supplies in and keep exam rooms and back office neat and clean. - Attend to phone calls from hospitals, nursing homes, patients, etc. required for continuity of patient care. - Serves as a clinical resource to nursing home providers concerning hospice and palliative care practices. - Comply with HIPPA, CLIA, OSHA, and office policies and procedures. - Demonstrates understanding of hospice and palliative care. - Serves as a positive role model to the program and conveys a positive organizational image. - Demonstrates timely, accurate, and appropriate documentation. - Communicates effectively with the interdiscipl...