Registered Nurse Hospice PRN
$78,595–$98,270 year
On-siteEdina, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Perform comprehensive patient assessments, deliver skilled nursing interventions, and manage symptom care for hospice patients in home or assisted living settings. Develop individualized plans of care, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians and social workers, and provide education on medication, pain management, and end-of-life processes. Document clinical records accurately, communicate condition changes to providers, and support caregivers with practical training and emotional guidance. Participate in on-call rotations and quality improvement initiatives to ensure consistent, compassionate care delivery.
Required Qualifications
- Registered Nurse
- A minimum of one (1) year experience as an RN, either in acute care hospital, oncology, long-term care, hospice or home health
- Current license to practice nursing in the state of requested employment
- CPR Certification
- Current automobile insurance and valid driver's license
- Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families along with understanding of hospice
- ability to apply knowledge of the special needs of hospice patient and families
- knowledge of roles of all disciplines providing hospice services
- excellent patient assessment skills
- knowledge of community resources
- good oral and written communication skills
- documentation and program management
- knowledge of general nursing practice
- thorough knowledge of managed care principles
- regulatory guidelines (i.e., Medicare, Medicaid, ACHC, and human resource management principles)
- Sensitivity to the impact of life and death issues faced by individuals with terminal illness
- tact in dealing with these patients and their families
- ability to support others at a time of crisis
- demonstrate flexibility by performing a variety of tasks, often changing from one to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure
- Communicate effectively with people of all socioeconomic backgrounds
- Responsible functioning in the work place
- maturity
- cooperation
- flexibility
- tact in dealing with co-workers and all members of the hospice team
- Must be able to effectively operate nursing assessment tools
- computers
- facsimile equipment
- copier
- cell phone/beeper
- Must have and maintain transportation to be used for work
- Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
Desired Qualifications
- Hospice or palliative care experience preferred
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