We are a well-established hospice company looking to add to our growing team!! Preferred Hospice has 6 offices in Missouri serving over 65 counties in the state.

The Dexter office serves all or part of the following counties: Dunklin, Pemiscot, New Madrid, Mississippi, Scott, Stoddard, Butler, Ripley, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Wayne, Reynolds, Bollinger

We are currently looking for an RN to function as part of our hospice team serving the Dexter office. PRN status allows you to chose how many hours you work. Schedules are made a week at a time. You can see just 1 or 2 patients a day, or can do a full day with 4 to 6 visits. No requirements for weekends or holidays.

Preferred Hospice's mission is to have a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.

We are looking for the nurse who exhibits a thorough knowledge of the holistic approach toward patient care and the nursing process that applies to hospice patients and families.

The Hospice Nurse will:

· Assist the patient, family and caregiver in coping with issues related to death and dying.

* Perform head-to-toe assessment and vital sign check on all assigned patients for the day.

· Consult with the physician and other members of the interdisciplinary team for the purpose of assisting them to understand all clinical needs.

· Assist in the development and revision of the hospice plan of care.

· Communicate effectively with all hospice staff and provide all support as needed.

· Provide nursing care, symptom management, and emotional support to the patient, family, and caregivers.

· Provide education to the patient, family, and caregivers.

The successful candidate must be currently licensed in the State of Missouri as an RN and live within the service area of the office.

We prefer either professional or personal experience in death and grief.
We believe that working in hospice is a calling. If you feel you have the calling, and meet the requirements above, please submit your resume for review.

Reliable transportation and car insurance required. Assisting with on call a plus but not required.

Hourly rate and mileage reimbursement provided. Pay based on years of experience and licensure status. Salary listed in this ad is determined by Indeed.

Documentation per electronic medical record, mileage computation per phone app.

Experience preferred, but we are willing to train the right person! We can teach you hospice regulations, medications, and charting. We are looking for nurses who know how to love and provide hands-on care to patients facing a terminal illness.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $60,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 8 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Hospice/Home Health/LTC: 1 year (Preferred)
• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN License in Missouri (Required)

Work Location: In person