What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Hospice | Full-Time Days | Every Other Weekend position at Black Women's Mental Health Institute?
Position Overview: The Registered Nurse (RN) provides skilled, patient-centered nursing care to terminally ill patients in their homes, adhering to physician prescriptions and professional standards.
Responsibilities include: Conducting comprehensive assessments, managing pain and symptoms, and collaborating within an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality of life and comfort-focused care for patients at end-of-life stages.
Qualifications: Must have current nursing licensure, graduate from an approved nursing program, and hold CPR certification. Valid driver's license is required. Preferred experience includes hospice, long-term care, or related fields, with strong observation, communication, and documentation skills, especially in electronic medical records.
Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of hospice philosophy, pain management, and death/dying issues. Self-directed with flexibility, teamwork, and excellent assessment skills are essential.
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 lbs, stand, walk, and perform physical tasks such as gripping, reaching, and bending during shifts.
Responsibilities include: Conducting comprehensive assessments, managing pain and symptoms, and collaborating within an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality of life and comfort-focused care for patients at end-of-life stages.
Qualifications: Must have current nursing licensure, graduate from an approved nursing program, and hold CPR certification. Valid driver's license is required. Preferred experience includes hospice, long-term care, or related fields, with strong observation, communication, and documentation skills, especially in electronic medical records.
Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of hospice philosophy, pain management, and death/dying issues. Self-directed with flexibility, teamwork, and excellent assessment skills are essential.
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 lbs, stand, walk, and perform physical tasks such as gripping, reaching, and bending during shifts.