Hospice Field RN (PRN)
About The Position
The Hospice Field Registered Nurse (RN) delivers compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals with life-limiting illnesses in their homes or other care settings. The role manages and coordinates comprehensive nursing care plans addressing patients’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs, with an emphasis on comfort and dignity and support for their families. The Hospice Field RN collaborates with an interdisciplinary team that includes physicians, social workers, and chaplains to provide holistic care tailored to each patient. The role requires clinical expertise, strong communication, and independent decision-making in changing care environments, and contributes to quality of life and a peaceful end-of-life experience for patients and loved ones.
Requirements
- Current RN license.
- CPR certification.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Valid auto insurance.
Nice To Haves
- At least 2 years of Hospice RN experience preferred.
- HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of how terminal disease affects patients’ physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
- Apply hospice admission and recertification criteria to establish appropriate levels of care and determine patient eligibility.
- Develop, implement, and document plans of care to support quality and continuity, recommending revisions as needed.
- Consult with and educate patients and families about the disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition, and dietary needs.
- Prioritize needs with members of the interdisciplinary group (IDG).
- Train other staff as needed.
- Determine the scope and frequency of services based on patient acuity and patient and family needs.
- Assess caregivers’ ability to meet patients’ immediate needs at admission and throughout care.
- Provide clinical direction to Hospice Aides and LPNs/LVNs to support quality and continuity of service.
- Prepare clinical and progress notes demonstrating progress toward established goals.
- Maintain continuity of quality patient care with appropriate documentation.
- Inform physicians and other personnel about changes in patient needs and intervention outcomes, and evaluate patient and family responses to care.
- Perform assigned on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients and families.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
