Hospice Care RN | In-Home Palliative Expert

Affinity Hospice Management LLC; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Hospice Management LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse to plan, organize and direct hospice care within patients' homes and communities. The role emphasizes education, community health experience, and collaboration with the hospice interdisciplinary team.

The RN will assess patients, develop and revise care plans, administer medications, and counsel families while maintaining high standards of patient safety and care continuity.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered Nurse license in good standing to practice.
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience within the last 3 years; or a BSN with 2 years' experience in public health/home care/hospice preferred.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and family to determine hospice needs using comprehensive evaluations.
• Provide professional nursing care using the nursing process.
• Develop and revise the plan of care with patient and family; initiate and adjust as needed.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Counsel patient and family on nursing and related needs; provide health instructions.
• Ensure safe environment and continuity of care; participate in on-call duties.

Skills

Observation

Communication

Problem solving

Math skills

Education

RN license

Accredited school of nursing

Job description

Affinity Hospice Management LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse to plan, organize and direct hospice care within patients' homes and communities. The role emphasizes education, community health experience, and collaboration with the hospice interdisciplinary team.

The RN will assess patients, develop and revise care plans, administer medications, and counsel families while maintaining high standards of patient safety and care continuity.