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:
- 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.