JOB SUMMARY:

Under physician’s orders, a Registered Nurse is responsible for identifying hospice care needs for providing palliative and supportive care to the terminally ill patients and families. The RN/Case Manager is also involved in the utilization of his/her teachings, assessment, observation, and intervention skills to provide comfort, care, and maximum quality of life to the patient and the family.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

• Must be currently licensed (in good standing) in the state where the Hospice Program is located.

• Minimum of one year experience in acute care or home care related setting - palliative care or hospice experience preferred

•  Able to lift, push, and pull to moderate loads.

RESPONSIBILITIES:(including but not limited to):

• Complies with accepted ethical conduct and professional Standards of Nursing Practice as set forth by the American Nurses Association.

• Completes the initial assessment with emphasis on the physical and emotional needs.

• Provides direct care to patients in order to maintain the highest level of comfort and quality of life. Assumes primary responsibilities of his/her individual patients for the physical care of the patients always in conjunction with physician’s orders.
• All other duties as assigned