Hospice Nurse- RN
Employment Status:Full timeShift:Evening/Night (United States of America)Facility:453 South Main St - Rocky MountRequisition Number:R161166 Hospice Nurse- RN (Open) How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:The RN Hospice provides end-of-life nursing care, coordinates symptom management and hospice services, collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, and delivers compassionate care to patients and families across care settings. RN Hospice Nurse. Mon-Thurs on call. Mileage reimbursement. Company equipment. Sign on bonus eligible.Serves as a member of the hospice team, completing admissions, coordinating care, and conducting follow-up visits.Reviews patient eligibility and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, Medical Director, and attending physician to develop care plans.Provides compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals with terminal illness across care settings.Performs comprehensive assessments and develops individualized plans of care.Administers treatments and medications accurately and documents care in electronic medical records.Advocates for patients and supports their rights and psychosocial, cultural, and emotional needs.Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and collaborates across care teams.Contributes to performance improvement initiatives and supports positive patient outcomes.Utlizes clinical expertise in dynamic and changing patient conditions.Implements strategies to improve care efficiency, outcomes, and resource utilization.Serves as a role model and provides support to staff, students, and team members.Uses problem-solving skills to address patient care and operational challenges.Provides feedback to staff and participates in shared decision-making activities.Maintains strong critical thinking and organizational skills to manage competing priorities.Uses electronic systems to support communication, documentation, and continuity of care.Collaborates with billing to ensure authorization requirements and patient financial responsibilities are addressed.Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling and prioritization of patient care needs.Ensures compliance with hospice policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.Participates in hospice-related events and community support activities. What We Require:Education: Graduate of an accredited register nurse program.Experience: 1 year experience in hospice, home health, oncology or medical surgical nursing required.Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Virginia or approved compact state. Must have valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and personal vehicle for making home visits. Life Suppor t: Must obtain/maintain AHA BLS-HCP.Other Minimum Qualifications: Keyboarding skills required for automated computer systems. including electronic medical records.This job description is intended to be a representative summar...