Hospice Registered Nurse

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing care to the terminally ill Hospice patient as needed. To aid and understanding to the family in the home care situation and in time of bereavement, and to work as a member of the Hospice team in providing Hospice care. Required Experience for Registered Nurse: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing Currently licensed as a registered nurse to practice in the state. Minimum 2 years of experience as a registered nurse, preferred. Active patient contact within past three years, preferred. Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments. Ability to supervise others appropriately. Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting. Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes. Must Complete Hospice training program. Accountability for Registered Nurse: Regularly assesses and reassesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patients. Provides dietary counseling. Provides Hospice nursing services, treatments and preventive procedures. Initiates nursing procedures appropriate for the patient's Hospice care and safety. Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and IDG members any unexpected changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition. Teaches, supervises and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about providing care for the patient. Supervises and trains other nursing service personnel. Develops and re-evaluates the patient/family care plan in conjunction with IDG to meet needs and