Hospice RN: Compassionate, Team-Focused Patient Care

Hospice of Huntington; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice of Huntington in West Virginia seeks a Registered Nurse to join our patient-centered team. You will perform assessments, plan interventions with the interdisciplinary team, and provide teaching and emotional support to patients and families.

This role requires WV/OH RN license, 2 years' nursing experience (home health or hospice preferred), and a valid driver's license with liability insurance. BSN preferred.

Employment is contingent upon background check and drug screening.

Qualifications

• WV/OH RN license required; BSN preferred.
• Minimum 2 years RN experience; home health or hospice preferred.
• Valid driver's license and proof of liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessment of assigned patients and derive nursing diagnoses based on assessment data.
• Plan nursing interventions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to resolve current problems or prevent potential problems.
• Provide teaching to patients/families to assist in the patients comfort as needed.
• Provide emotional support to patients/families in a manner that fosters independence and affirms existing strengths.
• Assess the need for home health aide services.
• Assess and provide palliative care strategies to assist with the patient's comfort.
• Promote working in a team environment.
• Complies with policies and procedures of Hospice of Huntington, Inc.
• Promotes the philosophy and services of Hospice of Huntington, Inc.

Skills

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Emotional support

Teamwork

Education

RN license WV/OH

BSN preferred

Job description

Hospice of Huntington in West Virginia seeks a Registered Nurse to join our patient-centered team. You will perform assessments, plan interventions with the interdisciplinary team, and provide teaching and emotional support to patients and families.

This role requires WV/OH RN license, 2 years' nursing experience (home health or hospice preferred), and a valid driver's license with liability insurance. BSN preferred.

Employment is contingent upon background check and drug screening.