What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Hospice RN position at Interim HealthCare - North Charleston, SC?
Hospice RN – PRN
Serving Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester Counties
Seeking a nursing opportunity where you can make a real impact? Interim HealthCare® Hospice is hiring a compassionate PRN Hospice RN. In this role, you’ll be the face of courage and the strong arms of support for patients, and their families need to find comfort and closure during this significant season of life.
As the nation’s first home care company, Interim HealthCare Hospice is committed to helping patients live out their days in the most comfortable and meaningful ways. We are transforming hospice care at home for every patient and community we serve. Be part of making a difference in the lives of others!
Interim HealthCare offers an excellent culture with strong support, work/life balance, career growth, and competitive pay. We are proud of our culture and committed to our employees. We retain high employee satisfaction ratings and retention. Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Registered Nurses.
Our Hospice Registered Nurses enjoy some notable benefits:
- $45.00 an hour DOE - field pay
- On-Call Phone Stipend
- Mileage Reimbursement
- 1:1 Nurse-to-Patient Ratios where YOU have an IMPACT.
- Comprehensive On-boarding and Training
- Flexible Scheduling with work life work balance
- Supportive Management with Career Growth Opportunities
As a Hospice Registered Nurse, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:
- Provide home-based care to hospice patients after-hours, weekday, weekends, and as needs arise
- Enable patients to spend quality time with loved ones and participating
- Work as part of an interdisciplinary team comprised of a physician, LPN, CNA, HHA, social worker, chaplain and volunteers to carry out the patient’s plan of care.
- Perform patient assessments, check vitals, evaluate breathing, monitor pain, administer prescribed medication and treatments.
- Ensure accessibility of medical equipment, prescribed oxygen, medication and other supplies
- Educate family on the patient’s prognosis, changes in care plan, medication and hospice goals.
- Take a holistic approach to care that engages the patient’s mind, body, spirit and family.
A few must-haves for our Hospice ON CALL Registered Nurses:
- Registered Nurse (RN) license
- CPR certification
- Valid car insurance
- Prior Hospice experience 2 years
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in medical terminology and understanding of Hospice nursing care
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Triaging any emergent needs and collaborating with physicians to provide comfort and quality care to each patient
- Communicating with medical professionals, the hospice team and others
- Maintaining accurate, up-to-date records
- Providing services in accordance with agency policies and regulations that define scope of practice
Why Work for Interim HealthCare Hospice?
Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Registered Nurses (RNs). Operating through 300 offices, our commitment to nurses is expressed through our passion to put patients first; a culture that values and appreciates nurses; and our ongoing efforts to advocate for nurses in ways that elevate their profession and reward their sacrificial work. Join a nationwide network of nurses who have rediscovered the passion that led them to nursing.
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