What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse position at Allay Hospice, Inc.?
Allay Hospice is hiring Registered Nurses to care for our terminally ill patients. RN's will provide assistance and understanding to the family in the home care setting and in time of bereavement. Nurses will be responsible for educating patient family/caregivers on providing appropriate care for patient. Nurses should be compassionate and cool-tempered and be able to follow health and safety guidelines faithfully and consistently. Our goal is to maintaining the patients dignity while doing what we can to ease the burden as much as possible for the patient, family and caregivers.
Responsibilities
- Regularly assesses the nursing needs of the Hospice patient.
- Provides dietary counseling.
- Provides Hospice nursing services, treatments and preventive procedures.
- Initiates nursing procedures appropriate for the patient’s Hospice care and safety.
- Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician any unexpected changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.
- Teaches, supervises and counsels the Hospice patient and family members about providing care for the patient.
- Supervises and trains other nursing service personnel as needed.
- Develops and re-evaluates the patient/family care plan in conjunction with IDG to meet needs and maintain continuity of care.
- Performs specific nursing procedures as needed (e.g., treatments, management of symptoms) following doctor’s orders.
Skills
- Proven experience as a registered nurse
- Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures and willingness to follow them at all times
- A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Responsible and compassionate
- Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Valid nursing license
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Hospice care: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person