HOSPICE REGISTERED NURSE

Job Description

Apply a working knowledge of nursing theories and concepts.

Responsible for care and documentation of care which meets reimbursement guidelines.

Career coordination with family, patient, physician and Hospice team.

Communicate with patients/families at all levels.

Communicate with all agency personnel.

Attend and participate in IDT meetings and quality review as scheduled by agency.

Job Requirements

• Current RN licensure in state of practice
• Successful completion of a nursing education from an approved school of nursing
• Two years of clinical nursing experience and at least one year of hospice nursing experience preferred
• Knowledge of the framework, function, and organization of a home health and hospice care program and the nurse’s role as a member of the patient care team
• Working knowledge of the principles and practice of nursing according to nursing practice act, agencies policies and procedures, and reimbursement guidelines
• 12 hours of continuing education annually
• CPR certification
• Accept travel based on agency need as well as weekend/evening and holiday call assignments

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