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Provide the initial all system nursing assessment prior to the provision of care
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Initiate the plan of care and necessary revisions including obtaining written physician orders for changes
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Provide care and services in
accordance with the plan of care
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Perform assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy
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Provide ongoing periodic all system
assessment of the patient and the
patient's equipment needs
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Initiate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedure (Home Health)
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Initiate timely discharges based on
goals. Educate and instruct the
patient, patient's family or other
staff as required
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Counsel the patient and family in
meeting nursing and related needs
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Supervise and teachesLVN's and HHA's as required for patient care
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Provide nursing care through all
phases of care taking into
consideration age and developmental
needs
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Document all care, interventions and
care coordination per law,
regulation and agency policy. Notify
the patient's attending MD,
Podiatrist and other professional
persons and responsible staff of
significant changes in the patient's
condition in a timely manner
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Assist in coordinating all services provided.
Consult with other health professionals when needed.
Effectively plan and organize work assignment, manage and set competitive priorities, and complete work assignments with a minimum of direct supervision per agency policy and within established time frames
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Supervise Home Health aides and LVN5 according to law, regulation and agency policy
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Behave in a courteous professional
manner with patients, health
professionals and maintain patient
confidentiality
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Act as a patient advocate in utilizing Medicare, MediCal,
Health Plan and community resources
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Participate in Departmental Quality
Assurance activities and Utilization
Review activities as requested
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Select and attend education programs to keep current in area of practice
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Annually prepare realistic professional goals and review their progress with Supervisor
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Perform other related duties as necessary.
