Inpatient Hospice RN | Weekend Shift, Compassionate Care

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

Job summary

St. Anthony’s Hospice is seeking a compassionate Inpatient Hospice Nurse - RN for a full-time weekend option position in Henderson, KY. The role provides end-of-life care in an inpatient setting, focusing on comfort, dignity and symptom management for hospice patients.

The RN collaborates with an interdisciplinary team, documents care in the EMR, educates patients and families, and ensures compliance with Medicare Hospice Conditions of Participation.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in 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 with a team.
• Basic computer proficiency including EMR documentation.
• Must meet all legal and regulatory requirements of 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 but not limited to 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.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Resilience

Strong communication

Integrity

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse license - Kentucky

Job description

St. Anthony’s Hospice is seeking a compassionate Inpatient Hospice Nurse - RN for a full-time weekend option position in Henderson, KY. The role provides end-of-life care in an inpatient setting, focusing on comfort, dignity and symptom management for hospice patients.

The RN collaborates with an interdisciplinary team, documents care in the EMR, educates patients and families, and ensures compliance with Medicare Hospice Conditions of Participation.