Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice - Multiple Locations

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Ladson, SC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Upon joining our Hospice team, each teammate is assigned a specific territory following their offer and orientation. We strive to align assignments with individual preferences whenever possible, and we have a clear process in place for teammates to request a different territory as new opportunities arise. The Registered Nurse (RN) plans, organizes and directs hospice care. The RN supervises and coordinates care to patients with an array of terminal illnesses, diseases and compromised health states. The RN provides comprehensive skilled nursing services to qualified patients in their homes or hospice inpatient setting, so that the stated goals and objectives of the agency can be achieved. The nurse works with minimum daily supervision or support while performing interdependent practice in the field. The RN is responsible for supervising the hospice aide, administering medications, symptom assessment and management, education/teaching, and end-of-life care.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
One (1) year of professional nursing experience in an acute care, home care setting or hospice inpatient unit preferred.
Hospice nursing experience preferred.
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of South Carolina or holds a current compact/multi-state license as a Registered Nurse in a recognized NCSBN Compact State and is not a permanent resident of SC.
Current CPR certification.
Must have a valid driver’s license, with a good driving record to make home visits.
Demonstrates comprehensive physical assessment skills.
Demonstrates ability to implement the nursing process and principles of teaching and learning.
Demonstrates good organizational and time management techniques, along with ability to independently prioritize workload.
Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, and verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of professional nursing experience in an acute care, home care setting or hospice inpatient unit
Hospice nursing experience

Responsibilities

Supervising the hospice aide
Administering medications
Symptom assessment and management
Education/teaching
End-of-life care
Planning, organizing and directing hospice care
Supervising and coordinating care to patients with an array of terminal illnesses, diseases and compromised health states
Providing comprehensive skilled nursing services to qualified patients in their homes or hospice inpatient setting