Role Overview:
Provides compassionate end-of-life care in a 16-bed Hospice House, ensuring dignity and peace for terminally ill adult and pediatric patients. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, developing and implementing individualized care plans, and collaborating with an interprofessional team to deliver patient-centered support. The nurse promotes cultural sensitivity, advocates for patients and families, evaluates patient condition changes, and updates care plans accordingly, ensuring evidence-based practices and quality outcomes.
Key Duties:
- Assess patient preferences, values, and barriers to involvement in care.
- Develop, document, and communicate personalized care plans with clear goals.
- Provide respectful, empathetic care tailored to diverse populations, integrating emotional, spiritual, and cultural needs.
- Monitor patient conditions, inform families, and coordinate care adjustments with the team.
- Ensure safety and compliance with organizational standards.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Nursing Diploma/Associate’s degree in Nursing; Bachelor’s preferred.
- Valid RN license and Driver’s License.
- Minimum of 2 years nursing experience; hospice experience preferred.
- Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Additional Information:
Position offers opportunities for professional growth through a career ladder, with pay increases aligned with advancement. The role is safety-sensitive, requiring alertness and safe work practices. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and more, supporting overall well-being and career development.