About this opportunity
Liberty Health lists this HOSPICE REGISTERED NURSE opportunity in blowing rock, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
HOSPICE REGISTERED NURSE
Liberty Cares
With Compassion
At Liberty Hospice we understand the unique needs of our patients and families facing terminal illness. That is why Liberty Hospice provides our hospice patients with state-of-the-art care and pain management services, delivered by our specially trained staff with emphasis on strength, dignity and compassion.
We are currently seeking an experienced:
HOSPICE REGISTERED NURSE (RN)
Per Diem (M-F or Weekends)
Watauga County
Job Description:
Apply a working knowledge of nursing theories and concepts.
Responsible for care and documentation of care which meets reimbursement guidelines.
Coordinate physical care of the patient with family, patient, physician and Hospice team.
Communicate with patients/families at all levels.
Communicate with all agency personnel.
Attend and participate in IDT meetings and quality review as scheduled by agency.
Job Requirements:
Current RN licensure in state of practice, successful completion of a nursing education from an approved school of nursing with two years of clinical nursing experience and at least one year of hospice nursing experience preferred.
Knowledge of the framework, function, and organization of a home health and hospice care program and the nurse’s role as a member of the patient care team.
Working knowledge of the principles and practice of nursing according to nursing practice act, agencies policies and procedures, and reimbursement guidelines.
12 hours of continuing education annually.
CPR certification.
Accept travel based on agency need as well as weekend/evening and holiday call assignments.
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Background checks/drug-free workplace.
EOE.
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Who can apply
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