Hospice Registered Nurse

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Clinton (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care in patients' homes and facilities across North Carolina. You will conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plans to promote comfort and dignity.

You will administer medications, educate families, and maintain detailed clinical documentation while collaborating with the care team to ensure high-quality, evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with current certification.
• Strong assessment and communication skills.
• Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in diverse settings.
• Experience with hospice or end-of-life care preferred.
• Team-oriented with excellent collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, person-centered end-of-life care in patients' homes and facilities.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and manage symptoms to ensure patient comfort.
• Educate patients and families on care processes, promoting dignity and understanding.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary services by collaborating with physicians, social workers, and spiritual care providers.
• Support evidence-based practices and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Hospice care

Patient-centered care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse license (RN)

Job description

• Provide compassionate, person-centered end-of-life care in patients' homes and facilities.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and manage symptoms to ensure patient comfort.
• Educate patients and families on care processes, promoting dignity and understanding.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary services by collaborating with physicians, social workers, and spiritual care providers.
• Support evidence-based practices and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Role: Hospice Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, person-centered end-of-life care in patients' homes and facilities.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and manage symptoms to ensure patient comfort.
• Educate patients and families on care processes, promoting dignity and understanding.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary services by collaborating with physicians, social workers, and spiritual care providers.
• Support evidence-based practices and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed Registered Nurse with appropriate certification.
• Strong assessment, clinical, and communication skills.
• Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in diverse settings.
• Experience with hospice or end-of-life care preferred.
• Team-oriented with excellent collaboration skills.