RN - Nights Home Hospice

Circle of Life•Bentonville, AR

20d

About The Position

The RN is an integral member of the hospice interdisciplinary care team, providing patient care visits, assessing medical needs, liaising with physicians, attending deaths, responding to triage calls, and assisting with admissions. The RN delivers hospice care according to accepted standards of practice and the organization’s mission, responding to patients’ and families’ needs and concerns while integrating hospice services into a coordinated program of support. The position is based out of a facility in Northwest Arkansas or Northeast Oklahoma and includes home hospice nursing visits as needed, in rotation with other teammates. Hospice nurses provide one-to-one time to coach and educate patients and families. The role requires use of a personal vehicle, a valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance. The position offers a night differential, mileage reimbursement, and an benefits package.

Requirements

Current unrestricted RN license in Arkansas, Oklahoma, or a compact state.
BLS certification.
Strong assessment skills.
Critical thinking and a high level of problem-solving ability within a healthcare facility.
Strong documentation and communication skills.
Ability to remain calm and cope with human suffering and emergencies.
Personal vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

Hospice experience.
Home health experience.
Acute care nursing experience.
Computer charting experience.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care visits in home hospice.
Assess patients’ medical needs.
Liaise with physicians.
Attend deaths.
Respond to triage calls.
Assist with the admission process.
Coach and educate patients and families.
Deliver hospice care according to accepted standards of practice and the organization’s mission, incorporating patients’ and families’ needs and concerns into coordinated support.