Agape Hospice Hiring Hospice Registered Nurse - Generous Employee Benefits Package

Job Description

Job Title / Position : Registered Nurse

Reports To : Clinical Supervisor

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse plans, organizes and directs hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education / experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individual and families within their homes and communities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care

• Completes an initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessments of patient and family to determine hospice needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).
• Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process.
• Assesses and evaluates patient's status by :

Writing and initiating plan of care

Communication

Additional Duties

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements

Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state. Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing. Maintains a current CPR certification. Current valid driver's license. Minimum of two years experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred. Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision. Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising hospice aides. Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communications, nursing skills per competency checklist. Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, and / or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and / or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.