RN | Registered Nurse | Hospice House | Nights
On-siteTopeka, Kansas, United States
Job Summary
Assess and manage patient symptoms, particularly pain, while administering medications and updating care plans in a 12-bed inpatient hospice facility. Document all care provided and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team of physicians, social workers, and chaplains to ensure dignified end-of-life services. Support and educate families, offering emotional reassurance and explaining care expectations during this difficult time. Shifts run 3-12 hours from 7:00pm to 7:00am. Requires an active Kansas RN license, BSN or ADN, and current CPR/BLS certification. Preferred qualifications include hospice experience, CHPN certification, and EMR proficiency.
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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