Description:
Position: 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:
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Assess and reassess nursing needs of hospice patients regularly.
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Provide hospice nursing services, treatments, and preventive procedures.
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Initiate nursing procedures relevant to patient care and safety.
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Observe and report changes in patients’ physical or emotional conditions to physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
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Educate, supervise, and counsel patients and their families regarding care.
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Supervise and train nursing service personnel including hospice aides.
Develop and update patient/family care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
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Participate in team conferences and maintain required patient records.
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Follow hospice policies, maintain confidentiality, and comply with HIPAA.
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Participate in on-call coverage as needed.
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Maintain professional skills and knowledge through ongoing education.
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Work Environment:
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Travel to patient homes and work within the hospice office.
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Exposure to physical demands including lifting, walking, and exposure to various environmental conditions.
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Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
Requirements:
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
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Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state.
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Minimum of 2 years nursing experience preferred; recent patient contact within last 3 years (preferred).
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Ability to work independently and make sound clinical judgments.
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Strong interpersonal skills and ability to cope with emotional stress.
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Ability to supervise nursing staff and respond to crises outside hospital settings.
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Completion of hospice training program required (or willingness to complete).
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Physical capability to perform essential duties, including lifting patients up to 100 pounds and tolerating exposure to elements like odors, blood, and body fluids.
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Must provide annual TB test and other state-required health screenings.
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Must have a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
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Ability to adapt to diverse social, racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds.
