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About the Role
The Hospice Field Registered Nurse (RN) plays a critical role in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses in their homes or other care settings. This position focuses on managing and coordinating comprehensive nursing care plans that address physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs, ensuring comfort and dignity for patients and support for their families. The Hospice Field RN collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care tailored to each patient’s unique situation. This role requires strong clinical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to make independent decisions in dynamic environments. Ultimately, the Hospice Field RN contributes significantly to improving quality of life and facilitating a peaceful end-of-life experience for patients and their loved ones.
Responsibilities
- Perform initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on patients' physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
- Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and patient eligibility.
- Implement, develop, and document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care, recommending revisions as necessary.
- Consult with and educate the patient and family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, and nutrition and dietary needs.
- Determine the scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs, assessing caregiver ability to meet immediate needs.
- Provide clinical directions to the Hospice Aide and LPN/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service.
- Prepare clinical and progress notes demonstrating progress toward established goals, ensuring continuity of quality patient care with appropriate documentation.
- Inform physician and other personnel of changes in patient needs and outcomes of intervention, evaluating patient and family response to care.
- Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients and families as assigned.
Requirements
- Current RN License
- CPR Certification
- Valid Driver’s License
- Valid Auto Insurance
- At least 2 years of Hospice RN experience preferred
- HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred
Skills
- Bilingual - Spanish
Experience Level
- 2 years of Hospice RN experience preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401k with immediate 100% vesting and company contribution
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Company vehicle upon availability after 90 days of full-time employment