Hospice Nurse provides compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care. The role includes assessing new admissions, developing and coordinating individualized care plans, and managing symptoms to support comfort and quality of life.
Key responsibilities:
- Assess and monitor patients upon admission and throughout care.
- Coordinate individualized hospice care plans in collaboration with the clinical team.
- Manage symptoms and respond to changes in patient condition.
- Educate and support families/caregivers on care needs and comfort measures.
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and records.
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to ensure appropriate care.
- Perform assigned on-call responsibilities as part of patient support.
Qualifications/skills: Strong clinical assessment and symptom management skills, excellent communication and family education abilities, accurate documentation practices, and teamwork with physicians and multidisciplinary staff.