HOSPICE REGISTERED NURSE

Liberty Health and Rehab; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Health and Rehab is looking for an experienced Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) in Gastonia, NC. The role entails providing patient care, documenting care to meet reimbursement guidelines, and coordinating with families and healthcare teams. Candidates must maintain current RN licensure and have two years of clinical experience, with one year preferred in hospice care. Additional requirements include CPR certification, annual continuing education, and willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in state of practice required.
• Successful completion of an approved nursing education program.
• At least two years of clinical nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and documentation meeting reimbursement guidelines.
• Coordinate patient care with family and healthcare team.
• Attend IDT meetings and participate in quality review.

Skills

Nursing theories

Patient communication

Care coordination

Knowledge of hospice care

Education

Current RN licensure

2 years of clinical nursing experience

1 year of hospice nursing experience

Job description

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)

(Gastonia/Lincoln)

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.