RN
Caring Hospice Services · Philadelphia, PA · 5 days ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
The RN provides nursing care with special emphasis on control of pain and other symptoms to the hospice patient, including an $8,000 signing bonus.
Responsibilities
- Assess the physical and psychological status of the patient.
- Review past and present medical history of the patient.
- Be perceptive in planning and problem solving.
- Provide emotional support to caregivers.
- Respond to calls promptly when received from answering service.
- Prioritize tasks effectively.
- Work independently and make critical decisions based on available patient information.
- Perform ongoing assessment of patients’ conditions, physical needs, and family support needs.
- Maintain ongoing communication with prescribing physician for changes in medication and treatments as needed.
- Document hospice patients’ condition and nursing interventions on clinical record.
Qualifications
- Licensed as an RN.
- Hospice experience preferred.
- Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid requirements outlined in the laws of licensure in the state(s) of practice.
- Strong patient assessment, patient management, and documentation skills.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, telephone, documentation, and communication skills.
- Access to a reliable automobile with proof of liability insurance.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance