Job Description
Job Description
Job Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Hospice Registered Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing medical support and assistance to individuals and families in need. This role requires a strong understanding of case management, patient care, and the ability to navigate complex healthcare systems. The hospice RN will work closely with clients to develop effective treatment plans and provide resources to enhance their quality of life. There are on call responsibilities associated with this job.
Job Functions
1. Completes an initial, comprehensive, and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
2. Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process.
3. Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by:
A. Writing and initiating plan of care
B. Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs
C. Participating in revising the plan of care as necessary
4. Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.
5. Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan.
6. Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care.
7. Acts as Case Manager and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.
8. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
9. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.
10. Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.
11. Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
12. Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
Position Qualifications
1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. One (1) to two (2) years of recent acute care experience in an institutional setting, and one (1) to two (2) years of recent experience in home care.
2. Current licensure in State and CPR certification.
3. Bachelor’s degree, with one (1) year of hospice care experience preferred.
4. Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising hospice aides.
5. Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
6. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping bending, kneeling and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.
7. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve by providing essential support through your expertise as a Hospice Registered Nurse.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
- Home Health
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Company DescriptionInitially a provider of home health services, the HHCP family of services comprises home health and hospice. Team members include physicians, nurses, certified nurses’ aides, therapists, social workers and chaplains. Through our breadth of services and numerous collaborative partnerships, we are able to deliver a full continuum of medical and health services directly to our patient’s home.
Driven by excellence and fueled by compassion, our goal is to enable our patients to live each day to the fullest. Our services are patient driven, and we are diligent in facilitating continuity of care between the patient’s physician(s) and/or other involved providers.
Company Description
Initially a provider of home health services, the HHCP family of services comprises home health and hospice. Team members include physicians, nurses, certified nurses’ aides, therapists, social workers and chaplains. Through our breadth of services and numerous collaborative partnerships, we are able to deliver a full continuum of medical and health services directly to our patient’s home.\r\n\r\nDriven by excellence and fueled by compassion, our goal is to enable our patients to live each day to the fullest. Our services are patient driven, and we are diligent in facilitating continuity of care between the patient’s physician(s) and/or other involved providers.