Registered Nurse (RN)- Full-Time

Registered Nurse (RN) Staff Nurse

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Patient Care Manager

Job Summary: As a Staff Nurse, you will provide compassionate nursing care to terminally ill hospice patients and support their families through end-of-life care and bereavement. You will work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary hospice team to ensure continuity and quality of care in patients' homes and hospice offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and reassess nursing needs of hospice patients regularly.
• Provide hospice nursing services, treatments, and preventive procedures.
• Initiate nursing procedures relevant to patient care and safety.
• Observe and report changes in patients' physical or emotional conditions to physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
• Educate, supervise, and counsel patients and their families regarding care.
• Supervise and train nursing service personnel including hospice aides.
• Develop and update patient/family care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in team conferences and maintain required patient records.
• Follow hospice policies, maintain confidentiality, and comply with HIPAA.
• Participate in on-call coverage as needed.
• Maintain professional skills and knowledge through ongoing education.

Work Environment:

• Travel to patient homes and work within the hospice office.
• Exposure to physical demands includes lifting, walking, and exposure to various environmental conditions.
• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience preferred; recent patient contact within last 3 years preferred.
• Ability to work independently and make sound clinical judgments.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to cope with emotional stress.
• Ability to supervise nursing staff and respond to crises outside hospital settings.
• Completion of hospice training program required (or willingness to complete).
• Physical capability to perform essential duties, including lifting patients up to 100 pounds and tolerating exposure to elements like odors, blood, and body fluids.
• Must provide annual TB test and other state-required health screenings.
• Must have a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to adapt to diverse social, racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds.