Sobre

• Description
• JOB DESCRIPTION
• Job Title
• Registered Nurse - Hospice
• Job Category
• Field Primary - Direct Care
• Job Purpose
• You are joining a team shaped by five generations of care — where values like trust, transparency, and collaboration guide everything we do. Whether you serve patients directly or support those who do, your role helps bring out the courage in others.
• Job Summary
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered hospice care that preserves dignity and comfort for patients and families.
• Job Specific Duties
• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments and develop, implement, and revise individualized hospice plans of care in accordance with physician orders and regulatory timelines
• Provide skilled nursing services including pain and symptom management
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation to support compliance with hospice Conditions of Participation
• Notify physicians of patient condition changes
• Process orders, certifications of terminal illness, recertifications, and discharge or transfer summaries
• Provide direct patient care and on-call coverage as assigned
• Respond promptly to urgent patient or caregiver needs, including crisis intervention
• Supervise and train LPNs and HHAs, including conducting required supervisory visits
• Retain accountability for delegated tasks
• Educate patients and families on the hospice philosophy, end-of-life care, pain and symptom control, infection control, emergency preparedness, and patient rights
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group (IDG)
• Participate in IDG meetings, care conferences, QAPI activities, and peer review
• Maintain current licensure, CPR certification, and complete required continuing education in compliance with state and federal regulations

Other Duties

• Provide care and services in accordance with infection control, safety, and risk prevention protocols
• Accurately document clinical interventions, care coordination, and communication in a timely manner
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings, case reviews, and continuing education opportunities
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA and all company privacy and confidentiality standards
• Represent the organization positively and professionally in patients’ homes and community settings
• Work independently with minimal daily oversight and demonstrate initiative in completing responsibilities
• Provide courteous, timely, and professional customer service to patients, families, and partners
• Exhibit adaptability to changing responsibilities and flexibility in completing assignments
• Demonstrate consistent and effective use of organizational technology systems and tools required for the role, including communication, documentation, productivity, and data management platforms
• Adhere to all organizational policies, including job descriptions, mission, and the Employee Handbook
• Communicate and interact professionally and respectfully with others to support team goals
• Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively discharge the responsibilities of the position and are in the best interests of the company
• Work Environment
• Primarily works in the field
• Supervisor
• Clinical Manager - Hospice
• Supervises
• None
• Risk Level
• Patient care or physical work with injury risk
• Requirements
• Qualifications
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
• Current, unencumbered RN license in the state(s) of practice
• Two years of nursing experience preferred
• Hospice or palliative care experience a plus but not required
• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment
• Ability to provide compassionate end-of-life care in varied settings
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Sensitivity to diverse cultural, spiritual, and emotional needs
• Basic computer proficiency
• Willingness to learn EMR systems and hospice-specific documentation requirements
• Current CPR certification
• Commitment to compliance with Medicare and Medicaid Hospice Conditions of Participation, state regulations, and agency policies
• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver’s license
• Auto insurance for home visits
• Physical Requirements
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and assist with mobility or equipment as needed. Requires the ability to perform heavy lifting and to travel locally in various weather conditions.