Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)
About The Position
As a home care registered nurse, you will provide comfort-focused care to hospice patients with prognoses of six months or less and build compassionate, meaningful connections with patients and the people in their lives. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary hospice team and advocate for patients and families so their goals of care are communicated and prioritized. You will also provide basic hospice education and training to patients, families, and caregivers. Most of your time will be spent caring for patients wherever they call home, including private residences and assisted living or skilled nursing facilities. You will typically make 4–6 visits each day and visit the local program office once a week to meet with the interdisciplinary team, which collaborates to provide holistic support for patients and families.
Requirements
- Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing.
- Valid RN license.
- At least one year of hospital nursing experience.
- Reliable transportation.
Responsibilities
- Provide comfort-focused in-home nursing care for patients with prognoses of six months or less.
- Work with an interdisciplinary hospice team that includes LPNs, aides, chaplains, social workers, and physicians.
- Advocate for patients and families by ensuring their goals of care are communicated and prioritized by the care team.
- Provide basic hospice education and training to patients, families, and caregivers.
- Typically make 4–6 visits each day.
- Visit the local program office once a week to meet with the interdisciplinary team.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care FSA/HSA options.
- 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match.
- Cancer and/or critical illness benefit.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 per year.
- Employee Assistance Program offering confidential, no-cost counseling for legal, financial, and personal challenges.
- Legal insurance.
- 24/7 roadside assistance.
- Paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
