Job Summary
The role of the hospice nurse encompasses delivering empathetic nursing care to patients at the end of life. Nurses are tasked with evaluating the various needs of patients, including their physical, emotional, spiritual, and environmental requirements, while also implementing tailored care plans that reflect individual patient circumstances.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate nursing care to hospice patients.
- Assess and identify patients’ comprehensive needs.
- Develop and execute personalized care plans.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams and support families.
- Document patient care accurately and ensure adherence to compliance standards.
- Offer on-call support as required.
- Travel to designated hospice locations to fulfill staffing and census requirements.
Qualifications
- Must possess a current, unencumbered RN license in the applicable state.
- Minimum of one year of nursing experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Current CPR certification is mandatory.
- Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are necessary.
- Experience in hospice or end-of-life care is preferred.
- Strong skills in assessment, communication, documentation, critical thinking, and adaptability are essential.
Gentiva Hospice provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
