Hospice RN: Compassionate Inpatient Care (Full-Time)

St. Anthony's Hospice, Inc; Henderson (KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Anthony’s Hospice, Inc. in Henderson, KY, is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join our inpatient hospice team.

The RN will plan, coordinate, provide and document care for hospice patients from admission through discharge, using physician orders and interdisciplinary collaboration to create individualized plans of care. The role requires strong clinical judgment and empathy, with the ability to work with an interdisciplinary team in a mission-driven culture dedicated to comfort,

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
• Previous nursing experience required.
• Hospice, oncology, medical/surgical, critical care, long-term care or geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to the hospice philosophy of care.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Basic computer proficiency including EMR documentation, email and internet navigation required.
• Must meet all legal and regulatory requirements of both federal and state governments as well as Medicare Hospice Conditions of Participation.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive physical, psychosocial and nursing assessments for assigned hospice patients.
• Develops, implements, evaluates and updates individualized Plans of Care based on patient needs and physician orders.
• Provides hospice nursing care in accordance with hospice regulations, standards and Medicare Conditions of Participation.
• Collaborates with physicians, nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care and symptom management.
• Provides treatments and nursing interventions including wound care, catheter care, colostomy care, respiratory care, enteral feedings, central venous access device care, pain management and post-mortem care.
• Administers medications and treatments safely in accordance with physician orders, patient condition and nursing standards.
• Orders medications, supplies and durable medical equipment necessary to support patient comfort and safety.
• Assesses and manages pain and other symptoms to maximize patient comfort and quality of life.
• Educates patients and caregivers regarding medications, disease progression, safety, end-of-life expectations and hospice services.
• Responds appropriately to the physical, emotional, psychosocial and spiritual needs of patients and families.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, staff meetings and educational opportunities as assigned.
• Completes accurate and timely clinical documentation within the electronic medical record system.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians and interdisciplinary team members regarding patient care and changes in condition.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently while adapting to changing patient needs and unit priorities.
• Maintains confidentiality and complies with all organizational, state, federal and Medicare regulatory requirements.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Job description

St. Anthony’s Hospice, Inc. in Henderson, KY, is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join our inpatient hospice team.

The RN will plan, coordinate, provide and document care for hospice patients from admission through discharge, using physician orders and interdisciplinary collaboration to create individualized plans of care. The role requires strong clinical judgment and empathy, with the ability to work with an interdisciplinary team in a mission-driven culture dedicated to comfort,