What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice - Weekend Baylor RN position at Home Healthcare, Hospice & Community Services?
Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services is seeking a qualified Hospice nurse to work weekends making home or facility visits caring for terminally ill patients. This position covers two 12-hour shifts and is paid for 30 hours; this is considered full time and is eligible for all agency benefits. This position covers the Keene, Peterborough and Charlestown, NH service areas.
As an RN with HCS Responsibilities are:
- Assumes responsibility and accountability for the practice of professional nursing in a manner consistent with the NH State Nurse Practice Act and American Nurses Association Standards for Home Health Nursing.
- Consistently demonstrates competency with technical nursing skills according to personal and legal scope of practice.
- Implements teaching appropriate to the client’s needs and within the context of his or her environment and value system.
- Practices nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differences.
- Demonstrates teamwork and effective communication to accomplish client, team, and agency goals.
- Uses the Code of Ethics established by the American Nurses Association to maintain confidentiality, advocate for the client, and identify ethical conflicts.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of a State licensed basic nursing program.
- Two (2) years of professional nursing experience, home health or hospice experience preferred.
- Possession of a current State of New Hampshire license to practice as a registered professional nurse. Maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
- Valid driver’s license. Access to an automobile during working hours that meets the State of New Hampshire registration regulations and have auto liability insurance.
- Knowledge of measures to comfort the dying. Emotional stability, flexibility, and respect for various religions and spiritual beliefs.
- Hospice/Palliative Care and/or Oncology Certified, or demonstrate willingness to obtain certification.