Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary
Hospice RN
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Full-time, Contract, 13 weeks, Day Shift, 36 hours a week.
Responsibilities
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Provide comprehensive hospice nursing care to patients in their homes or facility.
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Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and hospice program policies.
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Assess patient needs, develop care plans, and adjust based on condition changes.
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Administer medications and manage symptom relief in alignment with palliative guidelines.
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Document patient status, care provided, and outcomes in electronic medical records.
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Engage in ongoing professional development to advance clinical skills and leadership potential.
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Educate patients and families on disease trajectory, care options, and comfort measures.
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Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and smooth handoffs.
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Identify and report changes in patient conditions to supervising clinicians promptly.
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Meet performance targets using care metrics and maintain high-quality outcomes.
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Provide bereavement support referrals and follow-up as per protocol.
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Demonstrate fiscal responsibility by optimizing resource use and avoiding unnecessary tests.
Experience/Qualifications
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Registered Nurse with current license and Hospice/Palliative care certification preferred.
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Experience delivering home health or hospice nursing with symptom management.
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Ability to develop and adjust patient-centered care plans and escalation protocols.
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Strong knowledge of palliative guidelines, medications, and safety in symptom relief.
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Proficiency in electronic medical records and documentation for care plans and outcomes.
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Effective communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
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Ability to meet performance targets using care metrics and quality outcomes.
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Commitment to continuous professional development and leadership growth.
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Bereavement support knowledge and referral process for families.
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Demonstrated fiscal responsibility and resource optimization in care delivery.