Registered Nurse - PRN

Schedule: PRN (as needed)

Position Summary:

The PRN Registered Nurse is responsible to assess and identify patient/family needs, and to plan, implement, evaluate and document the individualized hospice nursing care provided to a patient in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care and the policies and expectations of the Clinical Services Department. The PRN Registered Nurse is responsible for care coordination and collaboration among the Interdisciplinary Group and other medical providers, and supervises the hospice care provided by Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants. Assigned patients may be in a home, skilled nursing facility, assisted living facility, or acute care setting.

The primary responsibility for the PRN Registered Nurse is to assure delivery of care to patients specific to team, resource and/or visit nurse coverage needs including on call, routine visits, unplanned visits, and visits to follow up on new admissions as needed and in accordance with the PRN Policy. The PRN Registered Nurse demonstrates excellence in nursing practice for assigned patients and is supportive of the organization’s needs in providing nursing care and services to all Hosparus Health  patients.

Position Qualifications:

• RN with current RN licensure in the state of Kentucky and/or Indiana as required by designated position.
• BSN desired.
• Certification in hospice/palliative care preferred.
• One year of nursing experience required.
• Knowledge of palliative care helpful.
• Must have a valid driver’s license in accordance to policy.
• Use of technology-based tools, including electronic medical record, strongly preferred.