HOSPICE RN - WEEKEND

Liberty Health; Roanoke Rapids (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Liberty Hospice in Roanoke Rapids, NC is seeking a weekend Hospice Registered Nurse to join the Liberty Cares team. This per diem role focuses on compassionate, patient-centered care for terminally ill patients in home health and hospice settings.

The ideal candidate holds current RN licensure, with at least two years of clinical nursing experience and preferred hospice experience. CPR certification is required; some travel and weekend shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in state of practice.
• Two years of clinical nursing experience.
• At least one year of hospice nursing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of home health/hospice care framework and nurse role.
• Follow reimbursement guidelines in documentation and care.
• 12 hours of continuing education annually.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

RN licensure

Hospice experience

Nursing education

Communication skills

Documentation

Travel readiness

CPR certification

Education

RN nursing degree

Job description

HOSPICE RN - WEEKEND

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 - Weekend

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.