RN - Hospice

Job SummaryHospice 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 EducationGraduate of Accredited School of Nursing (ADN/Diploma)Minimum Work ExperienceRequired Licenses/CertificationsRegistered NurseCurrent CPRCurrent Driver’s LicenseRequired Skills, Knowledge, and AbilitiesAbility to carry out obligations and duties of positionAccountable for the regulatory functions and duties of the Hospice Registered NurseDeals effectively with community/consumersDemonstrated advocate of quality and cost effective careUnderstand the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual concerns/problems of terminally ill patients and familiesMust be knowledgeable of quality assessment and performance improvement activitiesCompose applicable policies and proceduresAudit, monitor, and retrieve dataCoordinate meetingsProven written and editing skillsStrong computer skillsRequires ability to handle confidential informationExcellent human relations and oral/written communication skillsDemonstrates interpersonal skills