Hospice Registered Nurse

Description

The Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) provides compassionate, patient-centered care for individuals with terminal illnesses and their families. As a key member of the hospice team, you will deliver quality end-of-life care in a supportive and empathetic manner, focusing on comfort, symptom management, and emotional support.  You will work collaboratively with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a dignified and peaceful transition for patients.  

Primary Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Conduct thorough assessments of patients; physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. 
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the patient, family, and other hospice staff.  
• Administer medications, manage pain and symptom control, and perform medical procedures as needed.
• Monitor and document patient progress, changes in condition, and response to treatments. 
• Educate patients and their families on disease progression, care options, and symptom management. 
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate and optimize patient care. 
• Offer emotional and psychological support to patients and families, addressing their concerns and facilitating discussions about end-of life care. 
• Coordinate with other members of the hospice team to ensure comprehensive and continuous care. 
• Advocate for patients’ preferences and needs, respecting their values and wishes. 
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards. 
• Participate in on-call rotation as required to provide care and support after hours. 
• Perform all other duties assigned.  

Schedule: 

• Full-Time, Day Shifts
• On-Call

Requirements

• Valid license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state where work is performed. 
• 1 year minimum of nursing experience, preferably with a focus on hospice, palliative care, or related fields. 
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of nursing principles, procedures, and best practices in long-term care. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with residents, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. 
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment. 
• Understanding of regulatory requirements in hospice settings and nursing practices.
• Ability to build rapport with patients through a compassionate and caring demeanor.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and transfer patients, with or without assistance, up to 50lbs.
• Capability to perform physical tasks such as bending, standing, walking, and climbing stairs for extended periods. 
• Strength to handle medical equipment and assist patients with mobility and physical activities. 
• Visual acuity and dexterity for performing tasks such as reading medical records, administering injections, and handling delicate medical instruments. 
• Ability to respond swiftly and efficiently to emergency situations.
• Capacity to work in various home environments which may include navigating stairs, tight spaces, or uneven surfaces. 
• Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager.
• The job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations. 
• The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
• The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.