Registered Nurse (RN) — Hospice/Terminal Care
The RN provides skilled professional nursing care to assigned terminally ill patients in their place of residence, as ordered by the physician and in accordance with accepted nursing standards. The role emphasizes Hospice philosophy, patient comfort, and supportive care.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver skilled nursing interventions to terminally ill patients based on physician orders.
- Assess patient condition through observation and nursing assessment; monitor and report changes.
- Provide pain management and care aligned with end-of-life principles.
- Support patients and families through issues related to death/dying and bereavement.
- Complete timely, accurate documentation in an electronic medical record.
- Work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.
Qualifications
- Graduation from an approved school of nursing.
- Current RN licensure in the applicable state of practice.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a vehicle.
- CPR certification.
- Preferred: recent hospice or long-term care experience and experience with death/dying and bereavement.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to push, pull, and/or lift up to 50 lbs.; prolonged standing and walking.
- Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.