RN | Registered Nurse | Hospice House | Nights
On-siteTopeka, Kansas, United States
Job Summary
Provide hands-on, comfort-focused nursing care to patients in an inpatient hospice setting, assessing and managing symptoms like pain while administering medications. Update care plans, document all interventions, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team including physicians, aides, social workers, and chaplains. Support and educate families on end-of-life expectations, offering emotional reassurance during this difficult time. Shifts run 7:00pm to 7:00am, 3-12 hours per day, full-time. This role combines clinical skill with holistic care focused on quality of life rather than curative treatment within a 12-bed facility dedicated to end-of-life support.
Required Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted RN license (Kansas)
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN)
- Ability to assess patients and manage symptoms
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Desired Qualifications
- Hospice or palliative care experience
- At least 1 year of clinical nursing experience
- BSN degree
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR)
- Hospice/Palliative Care certification (CHPN)
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