Hospice Home Care RN - Day Shift, Mileage Reimbursement

Henry Ford Health; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a dedicated Hospice Nurse to provide compassionate care under the hospice concept of care. You may assume managerial responsibilities when the Hospice manager is unavailable, and you will work under supervision of the Hospice manager.

Requires an accredited nursing program, Michigan RN licensure, and a focus on pain and symptom management for hospice patients and families. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are also required.

Qualifications

• Requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing and Michigan licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Hospice certification preferred.
• Experience with pain and symptom management for hospice patients and their families preferred.
• Requires interpersonal skills to present a positive image of Hospice to those referred to the program.
• Requires the ability to be flexible in adapting policies and procedures to meet the needs of Hospice patients and families.
• Requires a valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to hospice patients under the hospice concept of care.
• Assume managerial responsibilities in the absence of the Hospice manager.
• Work under the supervision of the Hospice manager.
• Employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those described.

Skills

Nursing care

Interpersonal skills

Policy adaptability

Education

Michigan RN licensure

Hospice certification preferred

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a dedicated Hospice Nurse to provide compassionate care under the hospice concept of care. You may assume managerial responsibilities when the Hospice manager is unavailable, and you will work under supervision of the Hospice manager.

Requires an accredited nursing program, Michigan RN licensure, and a focus on pain and symptom management for hospice patients and families. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are also required.