Inpatient Registered Nurse - Nights

Bluegrass Care Navigators • Lexington, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inpatient Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) provides skilled, professional, and compassionate nursing care to patients and their families within the inpatient hospice unit. The RN delivers care in accordance with physician orders, the hospice plan of care, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies. This role involves assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, including symptom management, end-of-life support, and patient/family education.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional (registered) nursing.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse through the Kentucky Board of Nursing.
• Minimum of two (2) years of general nursing experience required.
• Demonstrates clinical competence and the ability to manage emotionally challenging situations with patients and families while respecting diverse lifestyles and beliefs.
• Maintains current CPR certification.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently while exercising appropriate judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice, home health, medical-surgical, or critical care experience preferred.
• IV therapy skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled, professional, and compassionate nursing care to patients and their families within the inpatient hospice unit.
• Delivers care in accordance with physician orders, the hospice plan of care, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
• Involves assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, including symptom management, end-of-life support, and patient/family education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed