Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)

The Registered Nurse will provide in-home services to our patients.

• Provides services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill, in

accordance with the plan of care.

• Caseloads will vary from approximately 12-18 patients, depending on issues

such as complexity of patient/family needs, geography, and home-based versus facility-based patients;

• Demonstrates competency in all skills required for the agency, including, but

not limited to pain management, symptom control, infusion therapy, infusion therapy device care, wound care and aseptic technique;

• Demonstrates critical thinking, analysis and clinical judgment in the care of

patients and families facing terminal illness;

• Addresses the physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the

patient and family/caregiver;

• Makes referrals to other disciplines as needed;
• Coordinates the total Plan of Care and maintains continuity of patient care

by liaising with other health professionals assigned to the same patients;

• Attends all interdisciplinary group meetings;
• Initiates patient care conferences for complex patients whenever needed;
• Includes the patient/family in implementation of the patient care plan;
• Evaluates and routinely re-evaluates the nursing needs of the patient, and

makes necessary revisions to the patient's Plan of Care as needed;

• Educates the patient and family/caregiver on their rights and

responsibilities as a Hospice patient;

• Communicates with the patient's Attending Physician and the Hospice Medical

Director keeping them informed of changes in condition;

• The Hospice Registered Nurse is a Case Manager of the patient's care and

ensures that resources are utilized in an equitable and beneficial manner to meet needs;

• The RN Case Manager manages the patient's care from admission through

discharge and coordinates with interdisciplinary team on bereavement.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Current licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice
• One year of Hospice experience within the last 24 months
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Proof of automobile insurance (MVR checked)
• Proof of current CPR certification
• Able to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearance