-Conduct an initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment of the patient’s needs, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments at appropriate time points.
-Obtain a medical history from the patient and/or a family member particularly as it relates to the present condition.
-Conduct a physical examination of the patient, including vital signs, physical assessment, mental status, appetite and type of diet, etc. Communicate findings to the Primary Care
Physician.
-Evaluate the patient, family member(s) and home situation to determine what health teaching will be required.
-Evaluate the patient's condition and home situation to determine if the services of a
Home Health Aide will be required and the frequency of this service. Coordinate care
with other disciplines.
-Explain nursing and other Agency services to patients and families as a part of planning
for care.
-Develop and implement the nursing care plan.
_Perform Job duties under the RN scope of practice and other responsibilities assigned by the Director of Patient Care Services.
-Conduct an initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment of the patient’s needs, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments at appropriate time points.
-Obtain a medical his...
-Provide skilled nursing care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.
-Perform selected skilled actions in the provision of curative, rehabilitative, palliative or
preventative nurs...
-Follow the patient’s plan of care for completion of tasks assigned to a Home Health Aide.
-Help the client to maintain good personal hygiene and assist in maintaining a healthful, safe environment.
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