What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Hospice - PRN position at Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care?
Role: The Registered Nurse (RN) provides skilled nursing care to terminally ill patients in their homes, following physician prescriptions and nursing standards.
Responsibilities: Deliver patient assessments, manage pain and symptoms, ensure proper documentation in electronic medical records, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide compassionate care.
Qualifications: Must have a nursing degree from an approved school, current licensure, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license. Experience in hospice, long-term care, or death/dying issues is preferred, with a minimum of one year of general nursing experience.
Skills & Abilities: Strong observation, assessment, and communication skills; understanding of hospice philosophy; proficient computer skills; self-directed with minimal supervision; adaptable and team-oriented.
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, push, or pull 50 lbs, stand and walk for extended periods, and perform tasks involving bending, reaching, and kneeling.
Responsibilities: Deliver patient assessments, manage pain and symptoms, ensure proper documentation in electronic medical records, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide compassionate care.
Qualifications: Must have a nursing degree from an approved school, current licensure, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license. Experience in hospice, long-term care, or death/dying issues is preferred, with a minimum of one year of general nursing experience.
Skills & Abilities: Strong observation, assessment, and communication skills; understanding of hospice philosophy; proficient computer skills; self-directed with minimal supervision; adaptable and team-oriented.
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, push, or pull 50 lbs, stand and walk for extended periods, and perform tasks involving bending, reaching, and kneeling.