Hospice Registered Nurse

HOSPICE REGISTERED NURSE

Per Diem (Ahoskie/Edenton)

Liberty Hospice understands the unique needs of our patients and families facing terminal illness. We provide state‑of‑the‑art care and pain management services, delivered by specially trained staff with an emphasis on strength, dignity, and compassion.

Job Description:

• Apply a working knowledge of nursing theories and concepts.
• Responsible for care and documentation of care that meets reimbursement guidelines.
• Coordinate physical care of the patient with family, patient, physician, and hospice team.
• Communicate with patients and families at all levels.
• Communicate with all agency personnel.
• Attend and participate in IDT meetings and quality reviews as scheduled by agency.

Job Requirements:

• Current RN licensure in state of practice, successful completion of a nursing education from an approved school of nursing with two years of clinical nursing experience and at least one year of hospice nursing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the framework, function, and organization of a home health and hospice care program and the nurse’s role as a member of the patient care team.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practice of nursing according to nursing practice act, agency policies and procedures, and reimbursement guidelines.
• 12 hours of continuing education annually.
• CPR certification.
• Accept travel based on agency need as well as weekend, evening, and holiday call assignments.

Visit  for more information. Background checks/drug‑free workplace. EOE.