HOSPICE RN - WEEKEND

About the role

At Liberty Hospice we understand the unique needs of our patients and families facing terminal illness. We provide state-of-the-art care and pain management services, delivered by our specially trained staff with emphasis on strength, dignity, and compassion.

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus

Full Time - Weekend

Responsibilities

• Apply a working knowledge of nursing theories and concepts.
• Provide care and documentation of care which meets reimbursement guidelines.
• Coordinate physical care of the patient 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.

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.