RN - Hospice

JOB SUMMARY

Hospice Registered Nurses provide professional nursing care for terminally ill patients to maintain their comfort and quality of life. A hospice nurse serves as a case manager and advocate for their patients and primary caregivers. This includes: keen observation skills, high ethical standards, critical thinking skills, compassion, attention to detail, organizational skills, calm under pressure, patience, and compassionate communication skills.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

* Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing (ADN/Diploma)

Minimum Work Experience

Required Licenses/Certifications

* Registered Nurse

* Current CPR

* Current Driver's License

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

* Ability to carry out obligations and duties of position

* Accountable for the regulatory functions and duties of the Hospice Registered Nurse

* Deals effectively with community/consumers

* Demonstrated advocate of quality and cost effective care

* Understand the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual concerns/problems of terminally ill patients and families

* Must be knowledgeable of quality assessment and performance improvement activities

* Compose applicable policies and procedures

* Audit, monitor, and retrieve data

* Coordinate meetings

* Proven written and editing skills

* Strong computer skills

* Requires ability to handle confidential information

* Excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills

* Demonstrates interpersonal skills