HOSPICE REGISTERED NURSE

Liberty Health; Roanoke Rapids (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Hospice in Roanoke Rapids, NC seeks an experienced Hospice Registered Nurse for per diem weekday coverage. You will apply nursing theory, document care per reimbursement guidelines, and coordinate care with family, patient, physician, and the Hospice team.

Requirements include an active RN license in North Carolina, a nursing degree from an approved school, hospice experience preferred, CPR, CEU annual, and ability to travel as needed and cover evenings/weekends as required.

Qualifications

• Current NC RN license in good standing.
• Nursing degree from an approved program.
• Hospice nursing experience preferred (1 year).

Responsibilities

• Apply nursing theories and concepts in patient care.
• Care documentation meeting reimbursement guidelines.
• Coordinate physical care with family, patient, physician, and Hospice team.
• Communicate with patients and families at all levels.
• Collaborate with agency personnel.
• Attend IDT meetings and participate in quality reviews.

Skills

Patient-family communication

Home health nursing

CPR certification

Hospice care

Travel readiness

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

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

Per Diem - Weekday

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.