A minimum of one year of hospice experience is required, along with a proven

ability to manage a fast-paced, independent work schedule.

RN Hospice Job Description

Registered Nurse are responsible for comprehensive assessments in the patient's home, including the completion of electronic documentation.

Responsibilities:

• Provide skilled nurse visits to hospice patients in their place of residence
• Provide coordination of care between Interdisciplinary team, patients, and families
• Perform and coordinate field and tele-med visits as needed by regulation and necessary by the patient
• Educate the patient and family/caregiver about hospice services to comply with the plan of care per diagnosis
• Train and education patient, family/caregivers and staff on appropriate usage of medications, DME, and supplies
• Complete patient admissions, as needed
• Complete all Plan of Care and IDT paperwork to maintain compliance

Qualifications:

• Graduate Degree in Nursing
• Valid RN License in the state
• At least 1-year Hospice experience (required)
• Understanding of the hospice philosophy, pain management and the needs of the terminally ill.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Hospice and/or Home Health Electronic Medical Records / EMR Software Experience is a PLUS!