Provides direct patient care according to established policies, procedures, and standards of care. Assists with assessment by collecting and documenting data, actions and responses including biological, psychological, social and cultural factors. Detects significant changes in patient condition and reports these to the registered nurse. Assists with developing the plan of

Establish positive first impressions with patients and customers, establishing a role as patient advocate. Triage all incoming telephone calls and electronic messages, prioritizing and resolving, involving the provider as appropriate, successfully completing the communication cycle. Document all communications in the electronic medical record. Schedule patient for visit w

Provide education to patients and to staff concerning clinical issues. Triage nurses must demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills and the ability to function as part of a highly effective team that consistently puts Patients First. Establish positive first impressions with patients and customers, establishing a role as patient advocate. Triage all

The purpose of this position is to help achieve the vision of Advocate Hospice services by performing the duties of this position in a cost effective, results oriented and customer focused manner. This position is a critical component of the Interdisciplinary team and as such meeting individual performance expectations and contribution to team performance goals is require

Assuring/Improving Quality of Care Facilitates the patient and family's right to receive quality cost effective care following Advocates MVP of Stewardship. Working under the direction and supervision of the RN. Utilizes appropriate resources in response to situations that have the potential to negatively impact patient and family outcomes. Adapts practice to the latest s

Complex Discharge Planning based on assessment of patient and family needs, preferences and available resources in order to ensure a timely discharge and to provide appropriate linkage with post discharge care providers( i.e. New/Resumptions SNF, LTAC, Rehab, Dialysis, Hospice, DME and Home Health etc. ) 5)Provides consultation to Case Managers when coordination with sign

Performs basic assessments, collects data, identifies problems and follows a care plan developed by the Registered Nurse. Administers medication and treatments. Provides wound care, hot/cold compresses, patches, G tube, obtains specimens, takes patients vitals, and performs other medical procedures as documented in the plan of care. Communicates with Registered Nurse on t