HOSPICE RN - WEEKEND

Liberty HomeCare • Mount Airy, NC

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About The Position

At Liberty Hospice we understand the unique needs of our patients and families facing terminal illness. That is why Liberty Hospice provides our hospice patients with state-of-the-art care and pain management services, delivered by our specially trained staff with emphasis on strength, dignity and compassion. We are currently seeking an experienced Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) for a part-time position on weekends.

Requirements

• Current RN licensure in state of practice.
• Successful completion of a nursing education from an approved school of nursing.
• Two years of clinical nursing experience.
• At least one year of hospice nursing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the framework, function, and organization of a home health and hospice care program.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practice of nursing according to nursing practice act, agencies policies and procedures, and reimbursement guidelines.
• 12 hours of continuing education annually.
• CPR certification.
• Accept travel based on agency need as well as weekend/evening and holiday call assignments.

Responsibilities

• Apply a working knowledge of nursing theories and concepts.
• Responsible for care and documentation of care which meets reimbursement guidelines.
• Coordinate physical care of the patient with family, patient, physician and Hospice team.
• Communicate with patients/families at all levels.
• Communicate with all agency personnel.
• Attend and participate in IDT meetings and quality review as scheduled by agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees