Hospice RN

Company: Source Pro Search
Location: Medford
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Hospice NurseWe are seeking for a compassionate Hospice Nurse to provide care and support to terminally ill patients. Your calm and attentive presence, expert administration of care, and unwavering spirit of compassion creates a bond to the patient and that invites comfort and peace throughout the end-of-life journey.A Hospice Nurse - RN believes in the importance of building relationships, and is ready to make a difference.Hospice Nurse Responsibilities:Collaborating on terminally ill patients' care with physicians, social workers, chaplains, nursing assistants, and other stakeholders.Preparing and adjusting patient care plans as needed.Frequently visiting patients to monitor vital signs and physical comfort levels.Performing prescribed treatments and administering pain management medications.Informing physicians about changes in patients' conditions.Providing loved ones and primary caregivers with patient care information, end-of-life education, and emotional support.Maintaining and updating medical charts, patient files, and health records.Notifying attending physicians, hospice staff members, and family members of patients' deaths when they occur.Advising grieving family members on coping techniques, counseling services, and available community resources.Qualifications:Associates degree, preferredRegistered Nurse license requiredMinimum one year of experiencePrevious experience in hospice, home health, general medical surgical or patient population specific (i.e.: geriatrics, pediatric, etc.) nursing.Willingness to serve on-callMust have reliable transportation & valid driver's license

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