Hospice registered nurse

Hospice Registered NurseMedPro Healthcare Staffing, a Joint Commission-certified staffing agency, is seeking a quality Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) for a travel assignment with one of our top healthcare clients.Requirements:Active RN LicenseDegree from accredited nursing programBLS CertificationsEighteen months of recent experience in an Acute Care Hospice settingOther requirements to be determined by our client facilityBenefits:Weekly pay and direct depositFull coverage of all credentialing feesPrivate housing or housing allowanceGroup Health insurance for you and your familyCompany-paid life and disability insuranceTravel reimbursement401(k) matchingUnlimited Referral Bonuses up to $1,000Duties Responsibilities:Hospice Nurses (RN) provide care for terminally ill patients. They work with patients, their families and other healthcare professionals during the final stages of life.Assess a patient's situation, as well as detect changes in symptoms, health or pain, and will need to know when action is necessary.Administer medications, monitor vital signs and subtle changes in a patient's health.Remain sympathetic to a patient's needs, and be able to deal with people in various states of pain, trauma and tragedy.Alleviate sudden symptoms of the disease's end phase.Help relatives cope with the upcoming loss and provide post-mortem support.