RN - Hospice House Registered Nurse

Take charge of developing, implementing, and managing individualized patient care plans in a hospice house setting. Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. Deliver compassionate, respectful care while fostering positive relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.

• Create tailored care plans based on medical and nursing diagnoses for patients ranging from newborns to geriatrics.
• Provide skilled nursing services aligned with established care plans.
• Focus on symptom management and patient comfort in accordance with patient and family goals.
• Communicate patient assessments and care plans regularly with hospice house staff and volunteers.
• Work collaboratively with physicians, patients, families, and other disciplines to adjust care plans as needed.
• Supervise Home Health Aide services following policy guidelines.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation per agency standards.
• Build and sustain positive working relationships with patients, families, healthcare providers, and referral sources.
• Observe and assess patients' physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual conditions, coordinating with team members appropriately.
• Adhere strictly to HIPAA regulations regarding patient privacy and information security.

• Proficiency with MS Office and keyboarding skills.
• Strong communication abilities.
• Effective multitasking and prioritization.
• Application of fundamental nursing principles.

• Clinical nursing skills relevant to hospice care.

• Integrity: Demonstrate honesty and ethical behavior, inspiring others through example.
• Compassion: Show empathy and provide excellent customer service to all individuals encountered.
• Accountability: Take ownership of responsibilities and adapt flexibly to changing priorities.
• Respect: Collaborate effectively with diverse populations, maintaining a positive service orientation.
• Excellence: Exhibit strong communication and leadership skills, capable of strategic thinking and process improvement facilitation.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Several years of clinical nursing experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Preferred: Previous hospice and/or home health experience.
• Preferred: Certification as a Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse.

• Current Registered Nurse license in the applicable state.
• BLS certification required within three months of hire.
• Valid driver's license and proof of auto liability insurance as required.