Registered Nurse hospice

**Overview**

Join our compassionate healthcare team as a Registered Nurse specializing in hospice care, where your expertise will provide comfort, dignity, and support to patients and their families during life’s most delicate moments. In this vital role, you will deliver comprehensive nursing care, coordinate services, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure personalized, high-quality end-of-life care. Your dedication will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those facing terminal illness, fostering a peaceful and respectful environment for patients and loved ones alike.

**Duties**

* Assess patient needs through thorough clinical evaluations, vital signs monitoring, and physiological assessments to develop individualized care plans.
* Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders, ensuring safety and efficacy while managing complex symptom control.
* Coordinate discharge planning and post-acute care arrangements, including home health services and outpatient support, to ensure seamless transitions.
* Collaborate closely with healthcare professionals across disciplines - such as physicians, social workers, chaplains, and therapists - to deliver holistic hospice care.
* Maintain accurate medical records using Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems while adhering to HIPAA regulations to protect patient confidentiality.
* Conduct patient education on disease progression, symptom management, and end-of-life options to empower patients and families.
* Manage patient case loads as a nurse case manager, overseeing clinical case management activities including diagnostic evaluation and utilization management for optimal resource use.

**Skills**

* Proven experience in hospice or palliative care settings with strong knowledge of medical terminology and physiology relevant to end-of-life care.
* Critical care experience such as ICU, emergency medicine, or Level I/II trauma center background that enhances your ability to handle complex cases compassionately.
* Expertise in managing infectious diseases, behavioral health issues, geriatrics, pediatrics or post-acute care environments to provide specialized support.
* Skilled in patient assessment techniques including vital signs monitoring and diagnostic evaluation to inform clinical decision-making.
* Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems for documentation; familiarity with HIPAA compliance ensures secure handling of medical records.
* Strong client communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams and families during sensitive situations.
* Knowledge of health regulation policies related to hospice care, hospital medicine, managed care practices, discharge planning, and outpatient services.

Embark on a rewarding career where your nursing skills directly enhance quality of life for patients at the end of their journey. We value your expertise in delivering exceptional patient service within a supportive environment that promotes professional growth and compassionate caregiving.

Pay: $43.29 - $52.14 per hour

Work Location: In person