Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice Visit Nurse

St. Elizabeth Healthcare•Edgewood, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Visit Nurse is responsible for the provision of quality care to the patient. The Visit Nurse follows the physician’s plan of treatment and the nursing plan of care. The Visit Nurse is responsible for teaching care needs to the patient, family/caregiver, and reports pertinent findings to the Clinical Care Coordinator. Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Licensed to practice nursing in the state where work is being performed.
If eligible, must have a Compact (multi-state) License in their primary state of residence.
Meets contact hour requirements for licensure, including all state-required courses.
Valid Driver’s license.
Demonstrates advanced assessment skills appropriate for home care environment.
Ability to function independently.
Knowledge of community resources.
2-3 years of RN experience in a hospital or care facility setting.

Responsibilities

Provision of quality care to the patient.
Following the physician’s plan of treatment and the nursing plan of care.
Teaching care needs to the patient and family/caregiver.
Reporting pertinent findings to the Clinical Care Coordinator.
Demonstrating respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.