Hospice Registered Nurse (RN), PRN

Capital Caring Health • Washington, DC

89d

About The Position

Hospice Registered Nurse-PRN works as required- based upon the scheduling needs of the team to provide care and support to patients and families. The Hospice RN-PRN ensures that the patients care plan and wishes are being followed. The RN-PRN works in partnership with the IDT team and treats all healthcare needs of the patient including managing symptoms and providing treatment.

Requirements

• Must have one year of staff nurse experience in a comparable setting/unit.
• Hospice and/or palliative care experience is strongly preferred.
• Must have a degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
• A BSN degree is preferred.
• Must have licensure from the governing body for practice for the District of Columbia, State of Maryland, and/or the Commonwealth of Virginia, based on the state/jurisdiction of practice; or licensure from compact state.
• Healthcare Provider BLS (CPR) is required to practice in the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia.
• A CHPN certification is a plus.
• Must have driver's license in good standing and access to a vehicle during working hours.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality nursing care via the nursing process, patient and family education, and documentation on an as needed basis.
• Supervises LPNs, CNAs, and Volunteers, as applicable.
• May be asked to rotate to other regions/departments.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees