Hospice On-Call RN

Hospice On-Call RN

JOB SUMMARY

Hospice Registered Nurses provide professional nursing care for terminally ill patients to maintain their comfort and quality of life. A hospice nurse serves as a case manager and advocate for their patients and primary caregivers. This includes : keen observation skills, high ethical standards, critical thinking skills, compassion, attention to detail, organizational skills, calm under pressure, patience, and compassionate communication skills.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing (Diploma, AD, BSN, MSN)

Minimum Work Experience

1 year previous experience

Required Licenses / Certifications

Registered Nurse

Current CPR

Current Driver’s License

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Ability to carry out obligations and duties of position

Accountable for the regulatory requirements, function and duties of the Hospice Registered Nurse

Deals effectively with community / consumers

Demonstrated advocate of quality and cost effective care

Understand the physical, psychosocial and spiritual concerns / problems of terminally ill patients and families

Must be knowledgeable of quality assessment and performance improvement activities

Compose applicable policies and procedures

Audit, monitor, and retrieve data

Coordinate meetings

Proven written and editing skills

Strong computer skills

Requires ability to handle confidential information

Excellent human relations and oral / written communication skills

Demonstrates interpersonal skills

Designated Driver

Yes

OSHA Category

1 - High Risk

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