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Description
The Hospice nurse provides nursing assessment, planning and care to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families. The Hospice nurse responds to all phone calls promptly and appropriately, makes patient visits as necessary and completes after hours admissions and deaths as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Benefits
Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking a compassionate candidate for a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse serving patients and their families in Cameron and surrounding communities.
The Hospice nurse provides nursing assessment, planning and care to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families. The Hospice nurse responds to all phone calls promptly and appropriately, makes patient visits as necessary and completes after hours admissions and deaths as needed.
- Full Time 7on/7off
- On Call
Key Responsibilities
- Respond to Phone Calls Promptly
- Professional Management of the Patient and Family
- Communicating with Medical Professionals, the Hospice Team and Others
- Training the Patient and Caregiver
- Elevating Necessary Matters to the Attention of the Patient Care Manager
- Cultivating Communication and Bereavement Skills
- Maintaining Accurate, Up-to-Date Records
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- Hospice Experience preferred
- Current Licensed Registered Nurse Or Licensed Practical Nurse
- Strong Organizational and Self-Management Skills
- Critical Thinker with Good Judgment
- Must be of high integrity including maintenance of confidential information including all patient records
- Works as a team player, following directions and adhering to defined care plans
- Demonstrated commitment to the hospice philosophy of care
- Can successfully pass background checks
- Valid Driver's License
Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Health, Dental and Life Insurance
- 401K Investment Plan with employer matching program
- 5 Weeks Paid time off based off hours accrued
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Education Fund
