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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
; 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
Night Shift
About the role
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.