RN Palliative Care
About The Position
The Hospice and Palliative Care RN is an experienced registered professional nurse who initiates and coordinates the hospice after hour's calls. Provides skilled and palliative care and coordinates the services provided to his/her patients. The RN works cooperatively with the attending physician, Hospice Medical Director, and other members of the interdisciplinary Hospice and palliative care team. The RN informs the Palliative Care Team of any changes with their patients. The RN provides care, as described in this position description, to patients who have been diagnosed with a serious, chronic or terminal illness. The RN regularly leaves messages for the other staff members. (S)he notifies physicians and families of any changes of condition. When a patient requests a visit during after hours the RN does a thorough assessment of any symptom out of control, conducts and evaluations, provides education and supportive care to patient and caregiver.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current RN License within the State
- Minimum of one-year experience as a professional nurse within the last 3 years or have a Baccalaureate in Nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing
- Demonstrated competency in performance of professional nursing functions
- Requires excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work with dying patients and their families
- Possesses a sympathetic attitude toward caring for the hospice patient and demonstrates positive communication skills in interacting with other members of the hospice team
- Valid driver's license and auto insurance
Nice To Haves
- BSN preferred
- Certification in Hospice And Palliative Nursing desired
Responsibilities
- Initiates and coordinates the hospice after hour's calls
- Provides skilled and palliative care and coordinates the services provided to his/her patients
- Works cooperatively with the attending physician, Hospice Medical Director, and other members of the interdisciplinary Hospice and palliative care team
- Informs the Palliative Care Team of any changes with their patients
- Provides care to patients who have been diagnosed with a serious, chronic or terminal illness
- Regularly leaves messages for the other staff members
- Notifies physicians and families of any changes of condition
- When a patient requests a visit during after hours the RN does a thorough assessment of any symptom out of control, conducts and evaluations, provides education and supportive care to patient and caregiver
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage, Medical/Dental/Vision 95% paid by employer
- Matching 401K plan
- Free Life Insurance/LTD plan
- Continuous professional and clinical training
- Generous PTO accrual
- Holiday Pay
- EAP - Employee Assistance Program
- Small service area
- Optional Aflac supplemental insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
