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What To Know Before Hiring In-Home Nursing Services

Caregiver Support Services

Reflect on tasks that you are comfortable doing—such as providing food or administering medicine—versus those that might require professional skills—like monitoring vitals, bathing, and catering to complex health conditions. They may also take vital signs and ensure the patient’s environment is safe and comfortable.

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The Bird’s-eye View of a Hospice Volunteer Coordinator

Traditions Health

During that time, she’s come to understand what patients need, and how volunteers can add value. While it’s true The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) require volunteers to perform 5% of direct patient care hours per month for hospice agencies, she insists their contributions go far beyond simply meeting that goal.

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Remote Nursing: Find Work-From-Home Jobs That Work for You

Nurse.com

This job entails reviewing hospitalized patients’ medical records. RN reviewers compare labs, diagnostics, vital signs, and nursing notes to verify appropriate care based on diagnosis. Reviewers can downgrade patients from inpatient to outpatient ambulatory care, Stecker said.