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Home Healthcare Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice Experience Required
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in hospice care to join in providing high-quality, patient-centered care in the comfort of patients' homes. As a Home Healthcare RN, you will be responsible for delivering comprehensive, compassionate, and personalized care to individuals facing terminal illnesses. Your expertise in hospice care will be vital in ensuring patients' comfort, dignity, and quality of life during their final stages.
Key Responsibilities :
- Provide direct patient care to individuals in their homes, including assessment, care planning, and nursing interventions in accordance with the patient's needs.
- Coordinate and implement hospice care plans, ensuring all aspects of the plan are executed efficiently and effectively.
- Assess, monitor, and document patients' physical, emotional, and psychological status regularly, making updates to care plans as needed.
- Administer medications, wound care, and treatments as ordered, ensuring safe and effective care.
- Offer emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, providing education on the dying process and coping strategies.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other healthcare providers, to ensure holistic care delivery.
- Advocate for patient comfort by managing symptoms like pain and anxiety with compassion and professionalism.
- Educate patients and families about self-care techniques, end-of-life care, and hospice benefits, ensuring they understand the process and options available.
- Comply with all regulations and policies related to healthcare documentation, patient confidentiality, and patient safety.
Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
Equal Opportunity Employer.
