What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Care Specialist - End of Life Nursing Expert position at Heart of Hospice, LLC?
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Hospice Registered Nurse to join our team at Heart of Hospice, a part of LHC Group. Our company is built on a culture of caring, belonging, and trust, and we value the meaningful connections that come from it.
As a Hospice RN, you will be an end-of-life care expert, developing trusting relationships with patients and their families. You will be valued and respected by your patients and their loved ones, and you will have access to employee-focused wellness and support programs.
The role requires full nursing responsibility for delivering high-quality care to each hospice patient. You will continuously evaluate your performance and make necessary changes to increase productivity and quality of care delivered.
Key Responsibilities:
- Makes initial nursing evaluation in determining eligibility for hospice services within 48 hours of referral.
- Identifies patient's physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs, reassessing as needed every 15 days.
- Initiates and coordinates plan of care.
- Documents problems, goals, interventions, and patient/family response to hospice care.
- Collaborates with patient/family, attending physician, and other members of IDG in providing daily patient and family care.
- Instructs and supervises patient/family in self-care techniques when appropriate.
- Maintains accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient's condition.
Requirements:
- One year of clinical experience.
- Current RN licensure in state of practice and one year of clinical experience.
- Current CPR Certification.
- Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Additional Requirements:
- LA: minimum two years full-time experience working as an RN. However, two years of full-time clinical experience in hospice care as a licensed practical nurse may be substituted for the required two years of experience as a registered nurse.
