Hospice Nurse provides skilled hospice nursing care for patients with life-limiting illnesses in home or care settings.
Key duties include:
- Assess patient needs and develop, implement, and update individualized care plans.
- Manage and monitor symptoms to support comfort and quality of life.
- Educate patients and caregivers on care needs, symptom management, and available resources.
- Coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity and effective treatment.
- Document nursing care and patient progress in compliance with clinical and regulatory standards.
Qualifications/skills: Compassionate, patient-centered approach; strong clinical assessment and symptom management skills; ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team; effective communication and education skills for patients and caregivers; thorough documentation and adherence to standards.