Hospice: 7on / 7off, on call nurse (LPN or RN) - FULL-TIME

Eden Capital Careers; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Capital Careers is seeking a compassionate Hospice Nurse (LPN or RN) for a 7on/7off, on-call schedule in the East Kansas City Metro area. You will support patients and families in home and community settings, after hours and weekends, via phone, home visits or facility visits, focusing on symptom management, teaching and coordination of care.

The successful candidate holds an active MO or KS nursing license, CPR certification, and 2–5 years hospice experience.

Qualifications

• Active Nursing License in MO/KS.
• CPR certification required.
• 2–5 years hospice/palliative care experience.
• Knowledge of hospice care services.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide after-hours nursing care and on-call support.
• Assess patient and caregiver needs via calls, visits, and in-person visits.
• Coordinate hospice services with interdisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and families on care plans.

Skills

Active MO/KS license

CPR certification

Hospice/palliative care experience

Communication skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Job description

Hospice: 7on / 7off, on call nurse (LPN or RN) - FULL-TIME

HIRING: Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse of Registered Nurse

Schedule:

Monday - Thursday 5PM-8AM

Friday 5PM-Monday 8AM (Continuous)

Territory: East Kansas City Metro territory covering approximately a 30-mile radius: Jackson County, and portions of Clay, Lafayette, Cass, Ray and Johnson counties; on-call clinicians may be dispatched anywhere within the service area.

JOB SUM

MARY:

The 7on/7off hospice nurse supports the patient needs of the agency in the evening during the weekdays and over the weekend. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individual and families within their homes and communities after normal business hours.

We are looking for a compassionate, talented and experienced Hospice Nurse (LPN or RN) that is eager to join an exciting organization and become part of our Hospice team.

The Hospice Nurse provides service for the personal, physical, emotional and social needs of the patient-family unit. Hospice Nurse will be responsible for evaluating and responding to the patient’s/caregiver’s needs via telephone contact, home visits, and/or facility visits for assessment, symptom management, treatment, teaching and coordination of care.

JOB REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active Nursing License in the state of MO / KS
• Maintains an active CPR certification.
• At least 2-5 years of experience in hospice, palliative care and/or training in end-of-life care.
• Knowledge of hospice care and the services provided to patient and family/caregiver through an interdisciplinary group.
• Demonstrate organizational skills.
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate analytical skills when problem-solving.
• Demonstrate high attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.