Compassionate Hospice Home Care Nurse

The Pennant Group; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a registered nurse to plan, organize and direct hospice care in homes and communities.

The RN brings nursing expertise and public health education to assess needs and coordinate services for patients and families. Responsibilities include initial and ongoing patient assessments, developing and revising plans of care, administering prescribed treatments, and educating patients and caregivers.

Qualifications

• Graduate of NLN-accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license to practice in the state.
• Minimum two years' experience in public health, home care, or hospice preferred.
• Maintains CPR certification and driving eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial, comprehensive and ongoing patient assessments.
• Develop, implement and revise plans of care with family involvement.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Educate patient and family on care plans and self-care techniques.
• Coordinate patient care with the interdisciplinary team; supervise aides.
• Participate in on-call duties per policy.

Skills

Nursing skills

Hospice care

Assessment

Care planning

Patient education

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

RN licensure

NLN-accredited program

CPR certification

Job description

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a registered nurse to plan, organize and direct hospice care in homes and communities.

The RN brings nursing expertise and public health education to assess needs and coordinate services for patients and families. Responsibilities include initial and ongoing patient assessments, developing and revising plans of care, administering prescribed treatments, and educating patients and caregivers.