Role Summary: Provide end-of-life nursing care for hospice patients by assessing physical and emotional needs and delivering individualized, comfort-focused support.
Key Duties:
- Assess patient condition and monitor changes in symptoms, comfort, and emotional well-being.
- Coordinate individualized care plans with physicians, families, and an interdisciplinary team.
- Manage and update nursing care plans to ensure appropriate hospice services.
- Educate and support families in understanding patient needs, care approaches, and comfort measures.
- Maintain compliance with hospice standards and regulatory requirements.
- Advocate for patient comfort and quality of life throughout end-of-life care.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to respond to changing patient needs.
- Compassionate, patient-centered communication with families and interdisciplinary partners.
- Competence in care coordination and care plan management.
- Knowledge of hospice principles, regulatory requirements, and comfort-focused nursing practices.