Cornwall Nursing & Caregiving Jobs

The Hospice RPN provides service consistent with the standards established by Carefor and CNO. The nursing process is utilized: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

• Provides complete, relevant assessment of the client, following pre-set procedures
• Implements the care plan  based on the nursing assessment in collaboration with the Hospice RN or physician
• Implements nursing strategies or interventions according to the established care plan
• Performs technical nursing skills at a safe level in accordance with scope of practice,  nursing principles and Carefor policies and procedures
• Describes, evaluates and documents client’s responses to the care plan utilizing the electronic record
• Utilizes appropriate interviewing and communication skills to obtain information from the client/family
• Describes and documents nursing processes clearly, concisely, accurately and appropriately, according to Carefor standards
• Evaluates client’s responses to care plan for the achievement of realistic client-centered outcomes. Revises plan as required
• Demonstrates respect for client’s choices and decisions
• Utilizes adult learning principles and established teaching materials to provide health teaching to clients, unregulated care providers and volunteers
• Reports and discusses client's status on a regular basis with other members of the health care team
• Liaises with the Hospice staff.
• Works closely with the PSW’s and volunteers, providing them with direction, teaching and support

Orders and checks new medications from the pharmacy and lists the medications on the MAR sheets