RN - Hospice House Registered Nurse (Part-Time)

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 while providing compassionate, respectful care. Engage actively in delivering exceptional customer service and fostering positive relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.

Essential Functions

• Create personalized care plans based on medical and nursing diagnoses for patients ranging from newborns to geriatrics in hospice care.
• Deliver skilled nursing services aligned with the established care plan, focusing on symptom management and patient comfort.
• Maintain clear communication of patient assessments and care plans with hospice staff and volunteers regularly.
• Work collaboratively with physicians, patients, families, and other care providers to adjust care plans as needed.
• Supervise Home Health Aide services according to policy guidelines.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation in compliance with agency standards.
• Build and sustain positive working relationships with patients, families, healthcare team members, and referral sources.
• Observe and assess patients' physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual conditions, coordinating with team members appropriately.
• Adhere strictly to HIPAA regulations to protect patient health information.

Minimum Knowledge and Skills

• Proficiency with MS Office and keyboarding skills.
• Strong communication abilities and multitasking skills.
• Basic nursing principles application.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Clinical nursing skills relevant to hospice care.

Behavioral Skills

• Integrity: Demonstrate honesty and ethical behavior, inspiring others through your example.
• Compassion: Show empathy and provide excellent customer service to all individuals encountered.
• Accountability: Take ownership of projects 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 facilitating process improvements.

Education and Experience

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

Licenses and Certifications

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

This role offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, providing a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients and families in a regional healthcare setting within the Midwest.