Willowbrook Home Health & Hospice

09/26/2019

07/23/2019

JOB SUMMARY:
A Registered Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
2. Two (2) years’ nursing experience, preferred.
3. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.
4. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides services in accordance with the plan of care.
2. Makes the initial evaluation visit and regularly reevaluates the patient’s nursing needs.
3. Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions.
4. Provides those services requiring substantial specialized nursing skills.
5. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
6. Prepares clinical and progress notes for each patient visit and summaries of care conferences on his/her patients in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
7. Coordinates services.
8. Informs personnel of changes in the condition and needs of the patient.
9. Counsels the patient and family/significant others in meeting nursing and related needs.
10. Participates in and presents inservice programs.
11. Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
12. Processes orders and notifies physician of patient needs and changes in condition. Completes certification/recertification orders and discharge summaries.
13. Determines the amount and type of nursing needed by each individual patient.
14. Refers to Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist and Medical Social Worker those patients requiring their specialized skills.
15. Supervises and teaches other nursing personnel.
16. Conducts patient care conferences on patients assigned to his/her care.
17. Participates in peer review and performance improvement as assigned.
18. Participates in utilization review of medical records as assigned.
19. Gives total patient care as needed.
20. Takes on-call duty nights, weekends and holidays, as assigned.
21. Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.

06/05/2019

Congratulations to our Hospice team for being chosen as CAHPS Honors Recipients for 2019! Each member continuously provides education and care in a compassionate manner and we are thankful to be recognized for the excellent service provided on a daily basis.

05/27/2019

Today we remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We remember those who lost loved ones to keep our loved ones safe. We remember those who were lost so we could have freedom. We remember.

05/01/2019

Great time hearing stories of Willowbrook beginnings from Ms. Debra today at the Smyrna Senior Health Fair.

Ms. Debra worked with our Franklin branch over 15 years ago. Because of dedicated people like her, we have been able to serve Nashville and surrounding areas for over 35 years.

04/24/2019

Willowbrook Home Health & Hospice is excited to welcome Kim Neese as Hospice Community Liaison for portions of Davidson County.

She comes to us with 14 years of healthcare experience, after witnessing the wonderful care our clinicians provided for her father-in-law.

Between work and sport schedules of her two daughters; Kim enjoys camping with her family and black lab mix, Roxie.

“I’m grateful and proud to represent Willowbrook Hospice in the Nashville area!”

11/12/2018

Willowbrook's Shelbyville team had a great day supporting the Alzheimer's Association

05/10/2018

Willowbrook is pleased to offer Grief Support Groups available in Hendersonville and Gallatin, TN.

05/10/2018

We are so proud of our wonderful volunteers at Willowbrook Hospice. Ruth and Ellen are volunteers on our Franklin team and have been supporting our patients for many years. We owe them a huge thanks for their selfless service. Way to go Ruth and Ellen, thanks for all you do! Check out this story on the Franklin Home Page.

https://franklinhomepage.com/hospice-volunteers-turn-90-and-76-and-plan-to-keep-working/

03/12/2018

Willowbrook is always recruiting. If you would like to see jobs as they open, join our talent network today!

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12/01/2017

Happy Anniversary to Ted Krakowiak, OT who celebrated 25 years with Willowbrook. Thank you Ted and we know your patients look forward to many more years ahead.