RN Baylor

Primary Responsibilities :

• Completes assessment of patient for effective symptom management.
• Incorporates nursing skills, communication skills, and emotional intelligence skills to effectively assess problems / needs.
• Perform treatments and interventions in accordance with the plan of care and physician’s orders.
• Provide information and education regarding disease progression and anticipated needs at end of life.
• Provide instruction to the patient / care giver in accordance with the plan of care or changes in plan of care.
• Collaborate with patient, family / caregiver, and practitioner regarding goals of care and changes in treatment plan.
• Follows precautions based on plan of care.
• Provides appropriate emotional support during all conversations with patients / caregivers.
• Conducts follow up and collaboration calls as needs arise or as requested by the team.

Communicates and coordinates as follows :

Weekday coverage :

Minimum Qualifications :

Required Licenses / Certifications :

Physical Requirements / Work Environment :

Home care position for 8 to 12 hour shifts. Use of own vehicle required. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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