HOSPICE REGISTERED NURSE

Liberty Health; Blowing Rock (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Liberty Hospice in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, is seeking an experienced Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) for per diem shifts (Mon-Fri or Weekends). The role involves direct patient care in Watauga County, coordination with families and the Hospice team, and documentation compliant with reimbursement guidelines.

The ideal candidate will hold an active RN license, have hospice nursing experience, and be willing to travel as needed plus weekend/evening/holiday on-call. CPR certification is required.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in state of practice.
• Two years of clinical nursing experience and at least one year of hospice nursing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of home health and hospice care programs.
• CPR certification.
• Ability to travel as needed; weekend/evening and holiday on-call.

Responsibilities

• Apply a working knowledge of nursing theories and concepts.
• Care documentation that meets reimbursement guidelines.
• Coordinate physical care with family, patient, physician, and Hospice team.
• Communicate with patients and families at all levels.
• Coordinate with all agency personnel.
• Attend and participate in IDT meetings and quality reviews as scheduled.

Skills

RN licensure

Hospice experience

CPR certification

Communication skills

Team coordination

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

HOSPICE REGISTERED NURSE

Liberty Health Blowing Rock, North Carolina, United States

About this position

HOSPICE REGISTERED NURSE

Liberty Cares

With Compassion

At Liberty Hospice we understand the unique needs of our patients and families facing terminal illness. That is why Liberty Hospice provides our hospice patients with state-of-the-art care and pain management services, delivered by our specially trained staff with emphasis on strength, dignity and compassion.

We are currently seeking an experienced:

HOSPICE REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

Per Diem (M-F or Weekends)

Watauga County

Job Description:

• Apply a working knowledge of nursing theories and concepts.
• Responsible for care and documentation of care which meets reimbursement guidelines.
• Coordinate physical care of the patient with family, patient, physician and Hospice team.
• Communicate with patients/families at all levels.
• Communicate with all agency personnel.
• Attend and participate in IDT meetings and quality review as scheduled by agency.

Job Requirements:

• Current RN licensure in state of practice, successful completion of a nursing education from an approved school of nursing with two years of clinical nursing experience and at least one year of hospice nursing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the framework, function, and organization of a home health and hospice care program and the nurse’s role as a member of the patient care team.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practice of nursing according to nursing practice act, agencies policies and procedures, and reimbursement guidelines.
• 12 hours of continuing education annually.
• CPR certification.
• Accept travel based on agency need as well as weekend/evening and holiday call assignments.

Visit www.libertyhomecare.com for more information.
Background checks/drug-free workplace.
EOE.