JOB SUMMARY:
To provide nursing care to the terminally ill Hospice patient as needed. To provide assistance and
understanding to the family in the home care situation and in time of bereavement. To work as a
member of the Hospice team in providing Hospice care.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Educational/Degree: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Training/Licensure: Currently licensed as a registered nurse to practice in the state.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability: Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick
judgments. Ability to supervise others appropriately. Ability to
respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting.
Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural
and religious modes. Completes Hospice training program.

Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as a registered nurse, preferred.
Active patient contact within past three years, preferred.