Inpatient RN - Night Shift (Tues, Wed, Fri 7pm-7:30am)
Hospice of the Piedmont (North Carolina) · High Point, NC · 1 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Full-time, hourly, non-exempt position (36 hours/week) at Hospice Home at HP, 1803 Westchester Dr, High Point, NC 27262.
About the role
This position provides direct nursing care to patients in the Inpatient Unit (IPU), their families, interdisciplinary group management, coordination of patient and family services, and evaluation of appropriate hospice care through development of the Hospice plan of care.
Employee insights:
- Team-oriented atmosphere with supportive management and a shared goal of patient care.
- Collaborative environment where staff work well together as a team.
- Highest priority placed on patients' well-being and family support.
- Typically 3 nurses on duty, averaging 6 patients per nurse (sometimes 2 nurses on night shift).
- Holistic approach with a skilled interdisciplinary team including chaplains, social workers, and counselors.
- Rewarding but challenging work involving grief; employees find comfort in making a difference for patients and families.
Responsibilities
- Symptom management for patients.
- Conduct patient assessments and document interventions/updates.
- Develop and coordinate the Hospice plan of care.
- Educate patient and family members.
- Communicate with onsite medical providers.
- Supervise CNA services provided to assigned patients.
- Support and train team members.
Requirements
- Integrity and compassion.
- Empathy and a focus on patient dignity.
- Strong teamwork and exceptional nursing/assessment skills.
- Excellent communication and listening skills.
- Confidence in discussing difficult information with patients and families.
- Ability to remain calm and support others during challenging times.
- Professionalism and positive working relationships.
Qualifications
- Associate degree or higher in Nursing.
- Active RN license.
- Preferred: Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN).
Schedule
Night shift: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM).