Hospice Registered Nurse

Duties:

• Make an initial health evaluation and individualized plan of care
• Administer medications and assist with pain management
• Clean and dress wounds
• Document symptoms and vital signs
• Monitor patient health and update care plan accordingly
• Instruct patients and their families on proper home care
• Provide suggestions to improve safety at home
• Detect early symptoms that could lead to a hospital visit
• Communicate with physicians, social workers or other health advisors
• Provide comfort and support

Skills:

- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
- Proficiency in using electronic health record systems (e.g., DataSoftLogic)
- Familiarity with durable medical equipment (DME) and its use in patient care
- Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of duties and skills. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the healthcare facility.

Pay: $100.00 - $200.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Travel reimbursement

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine
• Wound Care

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: On the road