Hospice Nurse- RN

RN Hospice Nurse. Mon-Thurs on call. Mileage reimbursement. Company equipment. Sign on bonus eligible.

• Serves as a member of the hospice team completing admissions coordinating care and conducting follow-up visits.
• Reviews patient eligibility and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team Medical Director and attending physician to develop care plans.
• Provides compassionate patient-centered care to individuals with terminal illness across care settings.
• Performs comprehensive assessments and develops individualized plans of care.
• Administers treatments and medications accurately and documents care in electronic medical records.
• Advocates for patients and supports their rights and psychosocial cultural and emotional needs.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and collaborates across care teams.
• Contributes to performance improvement initiatives and supports positive patient outcomes.
• Utlizes clinical expertise in dynamic and changing patient conditions.
• Implements strategies to improve care efficiency outcomes and resource utilization.
• Serves as a role model and provides support to staff students and team members.
• Uses problem-solving skills to address patient care and operational challenges.
• Provides feedback to staff and participates in shared decision-making activities.
• Maintains strong critical thinking and organizational skills to manage competing priorities.
• Uses electronic systems to support communication documentation and continuity of care.
• Collaborates with billing to ensure authorization requirements and patient financial responsibilities are addressed.
• Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling and prioritization of patient care needs.
• Ensures compliance with hospice policies procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Participates in hospice-related events and community support activities.

Education: Graduate of an accredited register nurse program.

Experience: 1 year experience in hospice home health oncology or medical surgical nursing required.

Licensure Certification and/or Registration: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Virginia or approved compact state. Must have valid drivers license automobile insurance and personal vehicle for making home visits. Life Suppor t: Must obtain/maintain AHA BLS-HCP.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Keyboarding skills required for automated computer systems. including electronic medical records.

This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

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