HOSPICE REGISTERED NURSE

Liberty Health; Thomasville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Hospice in North Carolina is seeking a dedicated Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time position. You will provide state-of-the-art nursing care, ensure pain management, and coordinate with patients, families, physicians and the Hospice team to uphold dignity and comfort.

Requirements include current RN licensure, completion of an approved nursing program, at least two years of clinical nursing experience with hospice preferred, CPR, ongoing education, and willingness to travel

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in state of practice.
• Successful completion of a nursing education from an approved school.
• Two years of clinical nursing experience; hospice experience preferred.
• 12 hours of continuing education annually.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Hospice experience

Patient communication

Documentation

Education

RN licensure (state of practice)

Nursing education program

Job description

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.

HOSPICE REGISTERED NURSE (RN)

Full Time

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.