Hospice On-Call RN

Hendrick Medical Center; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, TX is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care for terminally ill patients, focusing on comfort and quality of life. The nurse acts as case manager and advocate for patients and families.

Responsibilities include coordinating care, monitoring symptoms, supporting families, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Candidates must graduate from an accredited nursing program, hold RN licensure, current CPR, and have at

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program (Diploma, AD, BSN, MSN)
• 1 year of previous hospice/related nursing experience
• RN licensure and CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage hospice care plans for patients and families
• Monitor patient symptoms and adjust comfort measures as needed
• Support families and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to maintain quality of life

Skills

Clinical nursing

Compassion

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Calm under pressure

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Hospice Registered Nurses provide professional nursing care for terminally ill patients to maintain their comfort and quality of life. A hospice nurse serves as a case manager and advocate for their patients and primary caregivers. This includes: keen observation skills, high ethical standards, critical thinking skills, compassion, attention to detail, organizational skills, calm under pressure, patience, and compassionate communication skills.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing (Diploma, AD, BSN, MSN)

1 year previous experience

Required Licenses/Certifications

Registered Nurse

Current CPR

Current Driver’s License

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Ability to carry out obligations and duties of position

Accountable for the regulatory requirements, function and duties of the Hospice Registered Nurse

Deals effectively with community/consumers

Demonstrated advocate of quality and cost effective care

Understand the physical, psychosocial and spiritual concerns/problems of terminally ill patients and families

Must be knowledgeable of quality assessment and performance improvement activities

Compose applicable policies and procedures

Audit, monitor, and retrieve data

Proven written and editing skills

Requires ability to handle confidential information

Excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills