Registered Nurse
About the role
Assume primary responsibility for patient and family caseload, including the assessment, determining eligibility, admission processing, planning, implementation, and evaluation phases of the nursing process.
Obtain data and assess necessary information from patient physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may impact the patient and family's needs and initiate intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Initiate communication with the attending physician, interdisciplinary team, and other agencies for the purpose of coordinating optimal care.
Provide regular visits to re-assess the patient's needs and update the plan of care.
Perform clinical pronouncement of death and provide support to the family.
Maintain accurate patient records, charts, progress notes, reports and prepare care plans timely.
Supervise and document delivery of care by the Home Health Aide as required by Federal, State, and Company guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Assume primary responsibility for patient and family caseload
- Obtain data and assess necessary information
- Initiate communication with the interdisciplinary team
- Provide regular visits to re-assess the patient's needs
- Perform clinical pronouncement of death
- Maintain accurate patient records
- Supervise and document care
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
- Licensed as a registered nurse in the state of practice
- Must possess current CPR, First Aid Certification
- Must be knowledgeable of quality assessment and assurance procedures
- Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required
Qualifications
- Knowledgeable of quality assessment and assurance procedures
Skills
- Compassion
- Dedication
- Expert clinical care
- Support to patients and families
Benefits
- Competitive pay PLUS mileage
- High Need, High Impact: Hospice nurses are in growing demand nationwide
- Career Growth Opportunities: 80% of our nurse leaders began their careers in field-based roles
- Manageable Caseloads: We believe in quality over quantity
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy full benefits starting the first of the month after hire, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- A 401(k) with company match, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and a Hospice Certification bonus and salary increase
- Earn merit-based raises based on your performance
Pay
- Competitive pay PLUS mileage
Schedule
- Monday-Friday - Daytime schedule