• Part time visits for Saturday and Sunday daylights needed
• Full time weekend needed
• PRN needed

We are looking for a Hospice Nurse to provide care and support to terminally ill patients. Your presence and services should bring comfort to the person who faces the end of their lives and help them reach acceptance and peace of mind. For this role, you need to be a registered nurse who sees the value of hospice care in alleviating pain and suffering. A compassionate nature and excellent interpersonal skills will make you a good candidate for this position. We expect you to be knowledgeable in caring for the terminally ill, performing tasks such as administering medication and providing emotional support. The goal is to help patients live their final days with dignity and comfort.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians and other professionals to plan care
• Make frequent visits to the patient to evaluate their condition
• Provide support and comfort according to individual patient's needs
• Work with caregivers to plan and execute excellent patient care
• Help in administering medication
• Alleviate sudden symptoms of the disease’s end phase
• Notify a doctor for a patient’s condition when deemed necessary
• Maintain accurate records
• Help relatives cope with the upcoming loss and provide post-mortem support

Requirements

• Effective communication skills, and Proficient in English
• Excellent organizational and time management skills including timely charting
• Familiarity with professional and technical emerging knowledge
• Problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task
• Compassionate with teamwork skills
• Current license, certification, or registration
• Covid-19 Vaccination or willingness to obtain Covid-19 vaccination
• Committed to safety precautions and high ethical standards
• Sound judgment and attention to detail
• Emotional/mental stability and stamina
• Formal nurse training
• Current licensure in state
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order
• Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplied and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills

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Benefits

Benefits dependent on status worked (full time, part time, or PRN) but can include

• Health insurance: medical, dental vision
• Short term and long term disability
• 401k with vested matching
• Mileage reimbursement or company car program for eligible employees