Benefits/Perks
- Flexible Scheduling
- Competitive Compensation
- Careers Advancement
Job Summary
We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team. In this role, you will primarily be creating and managing a plan of care for individual patients. You are a Registered Nurse (RN) who operates with great attention to detail and a big heart. You take pride in creating personalized care plans for patients and are able to observe and communicate effectively in your patient's best interest. To succeed, you should have demonstrated knowledge and skill in current nursing practices as well as a strong penchant for solving problems.
Responsibilities
- Collaborating on terminally ill patients' care with physicians, social workers, chaplains, nursing assistants, and other stakeholders.
- Preparing and adjusting patient care plans as needed.
- Frequently visiting patients to monitor vital signs and physical comfort levels.
- Performing prescribed treatments and administering pain management medications.
- Informing physicians about changes in patients' conditions.
- Providing loved ones and primary caregivers with patient care information, end-of-life education, and emotional support.
- Maintaining and updating medical charts, patient files, and health records.
- Notifying attending physicians, hospice staff members, and family members of patients' deaths when they occur.
- Advising grieving family members on coping techniques, counseling services, and available community resources.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (BSN).
- State-approved license and registered nurse (RN) certification.
- Accredited certification in hospice and palliative care preferred.
- A minimum of 2 years experience as a hospice nurse.
- Competency in electronic patient and hospice management systems, such as Hospice MD.
- In-depth knowledge of monitoring and managing terminally ill patients' conditions and comfort.
- Superb analytical and diagnostic skills.
- Great interpersonal, communication, and collaboration abilities, as well as a compassionate nature.
- Exceptional ability to manage stress and emotional challenges.
- Availability to work rotational shifts.
Hospice of Grace honors the value of the human spirit by empowering patients to maximize their independence and focus on what’s most important: Life. We believe that no matter what age, physical condition or mental acuity, the human spirit thrives on personal growth and fulfillment. This belief provides the foundation for Hospice of Grace’s exceptional care and allows us to enrich the lives of those we serve. Our goal is to give you the best care possible.
At Hospice of Grace we value and enjoy caring for our patients, as we would for our loved ones. Our commitment is to always treat people with compassion and dignity. Hospice of Grace’s Comprehensive Care philosophy makes hospice nursing available to all eligible patients by removing barriers and overcoming obstacles to access. This passion is a driving force behind Hospice of Grace’s ability to sustain its reputation as a hospice of choice – for our patients, our families, our employees and our volunteers.