Registered Nurse Home care Hospice team

Registered Nurse — Home Hospice Team Position Summary

Hospice of Cumberland County, a nonprofit hospice serving Cumberland County, is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide compassionate hospice care to patients in their homes. The RN visits patients and families, helps manage symptoms, and coordinates care with the patient’s provider and hospice team.

Responsibilities

• Visit patients in their homes to assess their condition, comfort, and care needs.
• Develop, update, and carry out each patient’s nursing plan of care in coordination with the hospice team.
• Provide nursing care and administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Help manage pain and other symptoms, and promptly report changes in a patient’s condition.
• Teach patients and families about medications, symptoms, and care at home.
• Offer support and guidance to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Coordinate care with providers, social workers, chaplains, CNAs, and other hospice team members.
• Complete patient records and required documentation accurately and on time.
• Follow hospice standards, infection prevention practices, and organizational policies.
• Participate in on-call coverage as scheduled.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license in good standing.
• Current CPR certification, or willingness to obtain it as required.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel to patients’ homes throughout Cumberland County.
• Strong assessment, communication, and organizational skills.
• Compassion, patience, dependability, and respect for patients and families.
• Ability to work independently in patients’ homes and as part of a care team.

Work Setting

This position provides care in patients’ homes throughout Cumberland County. Schedule and employment status can be discussed during the interview.

Expected hours: 24.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person