Hospice Registered Nurse RN

• Pain management
• Symptom control in the delivery of care to hospice patients
• Ensures the timely and adequate delivery of hospice services
• Assesses the total needs of the patient/family during home visits
• Coordinates total patient/family hospice care
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in the development, review and revision of the clinical component of patient/family plan of care
• Ensures continuity of care
• Communicates patient/family/caregiver needs
• Provides continuing education of the hospice concept of care
• Supervises the delivery of patient care provided by Hospice Aides, Licensed Practical Nurses
• Facilitates the delivery of hospice services to patients residing in long term care facilities
• Participates in on-call rotation for delivery of care after office hours, on weekends, and holidays
• Provides ongoing monitoring of patient appropriateness for hospice services
• Maintains compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation, Joint Commission standards, Hospice and Professional Standards of Nursing Practice, and agency specific policies and procedures
• Supports community education of hospice
• Dispenses medical supplies in a cost effective manner
• Participates in quality improvement, utilization review, and infection control activities
• Attends appropriate inservices, and participates in continuing education
• Ensures accurate and current patient chart information
• Maintains a professional, well-groomed appearance
• Maintains sound privacy and security practices

• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alabama
• Minimum of one (1) year medical/surgical experience
• Hospice/Home Health experience preferred
• Current, valid Alabama drivers license
• Proof of automobile insurance coverage
• Valid CPR
• Compliance with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing

Hospice/Home Health experience

• Thorough training
• Flexible schedules
• Electronic charting
• Access to a clinical supervisor 24/7
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Advancement opportunities
• Weekly pay via multiple payment options