What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Visit Nurse Evenings LPN or RN position at Center for Hospice Care?
Hospice Visit Nurse
5p-1a or 3p to 11a
A culture of excellence, compassion and trust allows our team to thrive. Join an environment where everyone respects your unique skills and talents, empowering you to do your job well and advance your career. Our flexible scheduling allows for one-on-one patient time.
Patient Care:
- Assesses patient needs and evaluates symptoms and progress through the comprehensive assessment of the patient.
- Executes the therapeutic regime of treatments, medications, and plan of care as prescribed.
- Consults and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and other agencies involved in the patient's care.
- Initiates or facilitates referral of patient and/or family to appropriate Agency or community resources.
- Performs admissions as assigned.
- Completes an average of five (5) nursing visits per day.
- Accurately records and reports pertinent facts and observations regarding patients condition and response to treatment. Also documents on ECF chart, if applicable.
- Reports appropriate information to the case manager, and the interdisciplinary team, by ensuring verbal and written reports are clear, concise and timely.
- Performs other duties that may be assigned.
- Maintains current R.N. nursing licensure in Indiana and CPR certification.
- Prior experience in medical/surgical nursing with home health/hospice experience preferred.
