What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice RN position at Methodist Hospice & Family Care?
Hospice RN at Methodist Hospice & Family Care Summary
As a Hospice RN, you will provide direct patient care, follow plans established by physicians, and work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to ensure positive patient outcomes. This position requires expertise in end-of-life care and the ability to deliver emotional, physical, and spiritual support.
Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate Hospice RN to join our team at Methodist Hospice & Family Care. Our team is committed to enhancing the quality of life for patients and their families.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
Job Summary and Qualifications
This role is responsible for providing direct patient care in accordance with physician orders, recognizing standards of practice and establishing company policies and procedures.
- Follows the plan of care, provides treatments, and works collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.
- Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care.
- Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group.
- Provides appropriate pain/symptom management.
Qualifications
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
- Registered Nurse.
- Drivers License.
- Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree.
We are committed to ensuring our patients have the fullness of life, dignity, and respect they deserve. HCA Healthcare raises the bar on what comprehensive hospice care looks like. Just like family, we pull together to care for and support our patients and each other.
