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 Drivers License Required Skills, 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. JOB SUMMARY Hospice Registered Nurses provide professional nursing care for terminally ill patients to maintain their comfort and quality of life.