Hospice Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Current Michigan license in good standing.
• Minimum of one year of hospice experience.
• Empathetic approach to patients and caregivers.
• Ability to adapt to patients’ changing status and needs.
• Ability to participate in field visits and office meetings as indicated.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
• Implement individualized plans of care and revise them as needed.
• Follow AdvisaCare Hospice policies and procedures and maintain Medicare compliance.
• Consult with and educate patients and families about disease processes, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, and ethical concerns.
• Supervise paraprofessionals providing services to patients.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes and participate in interdisciplinary group conferences.
• Participate in the hospice performance improvement program.
• Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction with clients, families, and caregivers.
• Communicate information using the organization’s current processes and technology.
• Conduct appropriate supervisory visits, including clinical observation of assigned team members’ performance.
• Participate in and provide feedback for regular interdisciplinary group meetings and development, review, and revision of patient/family care plans.
• Conduct field visits daily and attend weekly office meetings as indicated.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical benefits available for employees working 30 or more hours
• Ability to earn paid time off
• Flexible scheduling
• Excellent pay and weekly paychecks
• Employee appreciation program
• Rewarding work environment
• Paid general orientation
• Advanced skilled training offered
• 24/7 staffing support