What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Hospice | Full-Time Days | Every Other Weekend position at CARIN Alliance?
Summary Of Registered Nurse (RN) Role
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides skilled, compassionate nursing care to terminally ill patients in their homes, following physician orders and adhering to nursing standards.
Key responsibilities include: conducting thorough assessments, managing pain and symptoms, and supporting patients and families through end-of-life and bereavement processes.
Qualifications: graduation from an accredited nursing program, current state licensure, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license.
Preferred experience: recent hospice or long-term care experience, familiarity with death and dying issues, and general nursing background.
Skills & Abilities: understanding hospice philosophy, strong observation and communication skills, proficient electronic documentation, self-directed with teamwork capability, and flexible to meet patient needs.
Physical demands: ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand, walk, and perform physical tasks such as bending, reaching, and kneeling.
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides skilled, compassionate nursing care to terminally ill patients in their homes, following physician orders and adhering to nursing standards.
Key responsibilities include: conducting thorough assessments, managing pain and symptoms, and supporting patients and families through end-of-life and bereavement processes.
Qualifications: graduation from an accredited nursing program, current state licensure, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license.
Preferred experience: recent hospice or long-term care experience, familiarity with death and dying issues, and general nursing background.
Skills & Abilities: understanding hospice philosophy, strong observation and communication skills, proficient electronic documentation, self-directed with teamwork capability, and flexible to meet patient needs.
Physical demands: ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand, walk, and perform physical tasks such as bending, reaching, and kneeling.