Patient Advocate

4 days ago

Springs, South Africa Circle of Life Hospice Full time

Job Responsibilities

  • Assumes primary responsibility for assigned patients and performs all phases of the nursing process.
  • Communicates with attending physicians, staff members, and other agencies as necessary to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for patients/caregivers.
  • Educates patients/caregivers regarding hospice philosophy, disease progression, physical components of care, stages of dying, and other aspects of the POC as necessary.
  • Documents all patient-related information according to policies and procedures.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Current unrestricted AR RN license
  • BLS certification
  • Strong assessment skills with critical thinking and high level of problem solving within a healthcare facility
  • Strong documentation and communication skills
  • Ability to stay calm and cope with human suffering/emergencies

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