Advanced RN | Hospice Care Specialist

Join a dedicated healthcare team providing compassionate hospice care across the Midwest region. As a Registered Nurse specializing in hospice, you will deliver direct patient care using the nursing process, demonstrating clinical expertise and adhering to professional ethical standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in agency councils, committees, or serve as a clinical coach, supporting continuous professional development. This may be waived for nurses enrolled in advanced nursing degree programs.
• Administer medications and perform planned interventions safely and efficiently, following established policies and protocols.
• Communicate patient condition changes to physicians clearly and advocate for patient needs using structured communication methods like SBAR.
• Coordinate patient care collaboratively with healthcare team members and facilities to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Adapt positively to the dynamic healthcare environment and embrace change professionally.
• Document patient care activities accurately at the point of care, including assessments, interventions, care plans, and physician communications using electronic medical records.
• Evaluate patient progress toward goals and update care plans accordingly.
• Develop age-appropriate, patient-centered care plans upon admission with active patient and family involvement.
• Provide and coordinate education tailored to patient and family needs, considering educational level and cultural background.
• Engage in self-reflection to learn from experiences and improve performance.
• Apply critical thinking skills in assessing patient needs, planning care, and preparing for discharge.
• Utilize evidence-based practices and maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and skills.

Education

Graduation from an accredited nursing school is required. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.

Experience

At least one year of clinical nursing experience is required. Experience in home health nursing is preferred.

Certification and Licensure

Current RN license in the relevant state or compact licensure is required unless you are a new graduate nurse, who must obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation. American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification is mandatory.

Mental and Physical Requirements

This role demands considerable mental focus due to the sensitive nature of end-of-life care. Physical activities include lifting up to 35 lbs., frequent walking, standing, turning, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, twisting, and reaching.

Working Conditions

Expect frequent exposure to communicable diseases, infectious materials, and occasionally hostile individuals. Work involves handling sharps and biohazardous materials and adapting to varying environmental temperatures and community settings.