Hospice Registered Nurse

Job Summary:

Primary functions are to administer hospice care for clients of all ages in their place of residence, skilled nursing facilities, or assisted living facilities. Coordinate care with a multi-disciplinary team, patient/family and referring agency; and assume the responsibility for coordination of care. Works independently without on-site supervision.

Essential Functions: 

• Demonstrates the ability to transfer scientific knowledge from social, biological and physical sciences in the application of the nursing process.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competency in performing baseline nursing skills as outlines in Agency policy and clinical policy; maintains clinical competencies according to home care standards; complies with state practice act.
• Administers all medications and treatments according to Agency policy, accepted standards of care and home care guidelines.
• Performs accurate assessments, develops and implements a written Plan of Care with the patient, following physician’s orders and according to Agency guideline; performs and documents nursing interventions including patient education according to the Plan of Care and adapts these actions as patient needs change.
• Documents patient status in an accurate, timely and concise manner as required by Agency policy; addresses patient needs and problems, nursing interventions and patient response, safety interventions and education and teaching.
• Establish and maintain strong, positive relationships with referring physicians, and family of patients care plan.
• Compliance: Ensure all interactions and communications with referring physicians adhere to relevant healthcare laws and regulations.
• Provide support and comfort according to the hospice patient’s needs.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plan.
• Educate patients and families on healthcare plan, symptom control, and end-of-life care options
• Makes visits as scheduled and participates in on-call rotation as required.

Additional Responsibilities: 

• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
• Conforms to all applicable Agency policies and procedures.
• Participates actively in continuing education and in-services.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and business trade practices
• Assumes accountability for reporting incidents and complaints according to Agency policy.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Organizational skills
• Ability to supervise in accordance with Agency’s policies and applicable laws.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Time management
• Cooperative attitude
• Advanced written and verbal interpersonal communication
• Basic math skills related to patient care.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Experience: Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a clinical setting preferred hospice.           
• License / Certification: Current Valid State Nursing license (RN), Current CPR certification required
• Driver’s license and proof of current auto liability insurance; no listing in the OIG Excluded Provider listing.