Hospice Graduate Nurse

Hospice Registered Nurse

Hospice Registered Nurses provide professional nursing care for terminally ill patients to maintain their comfort and quality of life. A hospice nurse serves as a case manager and advocate for their patients and primary caregivers. This includes: keen observation skills; high ethical standards; critical thinking skills; compassion; attention to detail; organizational skills; calm under pressure; patience; and compassionate communication skills.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing (Diploma; AD; BSN; MSN)

Minimum Work Experience

1 year previous experience

Required Licenses/Certifications

Registered Nurse

Current CPR

Current Driver's License

Required Skills; Knowledge; and Abilities

Ability to carry out obligations and duties of position

Accountable for the regulatory requirements; function and duties of the Hospice Registered Nurse

Deals effectively with community/consumers

Demonstrated advocate of quality and cost effective care

Understand the physical; psychosocial and spiritual concerns/problems of terminally ill patients and families

Must be knowledgeable of quality assessment and performance improvement activities

Compose applicable policies and procedures

Audit; monitor; and retrieve data

Coordinate meetings

Proven written and editing skills

Strong computer skills

Requires ability to handle confidential information

Excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills

Demonstrates interpersonal skills

Designated Driver

Yes

OSHA Category

1 - High Risk