Registered Nurse Hospice
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Schedule:
Every other weekend 8:00am-9:00pm, 4 shifts Monday-Friday 9:00am-10:00pm to be scheduled with supervisor
Location:Fayette and Jessamine County
Incentive:$4.00 per hour on-call shift differential pay for shifts after 5:00pm weeknights and all day for weekend shifts, in addition to base pay
Position Summary:The After-Hours Hospice RNdeliverscompassionate, patient-centered care for individuals receiving comprehensive health care services.
Thiscritical role ensures continuity of care by responding to patient needs, managing symptoms, providing emotional support, and offering clinical guidance to patients and families outside of regular business hours.
The After-Hours Hospice RN willwork independently in their home setting and will perform on-site visitsto the Hospice patient’s home care settingor wherever the patient calls homewhen needed.
Home care settingsmayconsist ofa private residence, skilled nursing facility, personal care home, and/or other interim living arrangements. A Registered Nurse in this position will havestrongcommunicationskills, the competence to work autonomously, professionalism to work within an interdisciplinary team, and the ability to provide care with empathy. This position offersanongoing opportunity to make a significant and rewarding difference in patients’ lives during a challenging time.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing.
- Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse through the Kentucky Board of Nursing or through a participating Compact State Board of Nursing.
- Minimum of one (1) year of general nursing experience preferred; new graduate nurses will be considered.
- Demonstrates strong clinical nursing skills and the ability to maintain professionalism during emotionally challenging situations.
- Provides compassionate, patient-centered care while serving diverse populations with respect and cultural sensitivity.
- Adheres to accepted professional, ethical, and legal standards of nursing practice.
- Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to hospice philosophy and the principles of death and dying.
- Maintains current CPR certification.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working order, that is insured in accordance with state minimum requirements.
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