Hospice Registered Nurse - Hospice

Hospice Registered Nurse

Primary functions are to administer skilled nursing care for clients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patients and their families, and a referring agency. Assumes the responsibility for coordination of care.

Primary functions are to administer skilled nursing care for clients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patients and their families, and a referring agency. Assumes the responsibility for coordination of care.

Job Qualifications :

Education : Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing

Licensure : Current State license as a Registered Nurse, current Driver's License.

Experience : One year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting required. Home health experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills :

• Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice
• Good interpersonal skills
• Proof of current CPR

Transportation : Reliable transportation and valid and current driver's license and auto insurance

Environmental and Working Conditions :

Works in patients' homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; must have the ability to work a flexible schedule and the ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.

Physical and Mental Effort : Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient / family individualized psycho social needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Essential Functions :

Provides effective communication to patients / clients, their family members, team members, and other health care professionals.