HOSPICE REGISTERED NURSE

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

Job summary

Liberty Hospice is seeking an experienced Hospice Registered Nurse to provide high-quality, compassionate home-based care per diem. You will apply nursing theories, document care per reimbursement guidelines, and coordinate physical care with families, patients, physicians, and the Hospice team.

Candidates must hold an RN license in the practicing state, have at least two years of clinical nursing experience with hospice experience preferred, and be CPR certified.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in state of practice.
• Two years of clinical nursing experience; hospice experience preferred.
• Knowledge of home health and hospice care program framework and nurse's role.
• CPR certification.
• 12 hours of continuing education annually.
• Willingness to travel; weekend/evening/holiday call as needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Care coordination

Education

RN degree / Diploma

Nursing education from approved school

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

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.