Hospice Registered Nurse
hace 4 días
Albuquerque
Job DescriptionDescription: The Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) provides compassionate, patient-centered care for individuals with terminal illnesses and their families. As a key member of the hospice team, you will deliver quality end-of-life care in a supportive and empathetic manner, focusing on comfort, symptom management, and emotional support. You will work collaboratively with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a dignified and peaceful transition for patients. Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Conduct thorough assessments of patients; physical, emotional, and spiritual needs., • Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the patient, family, and other hospice staff., • Administer medications, manage pain and symptom control, and perform medical procedures as needed., • Monitor and document patient progress, changes in condition, and response to treatments., • Educate patients and their families on disease progression, care options, and symptom management., • Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate and optimize patient care., • Offer emotional and psychological support to patients and families, addressing their concerns and facilitating discussions about end-of life care., • Coordinate with other members of the hospice team to ensure comprehensive and continuous care., • Advocate for patients’ preferences and needs, respecting their values and wishes., • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards., • Participate in on-call rotation as required to provide care and support after hours., • Perform all other duties assigned. Schedule: • Full-Time, Day Shifts, • On-CallRequirements:, • Valid license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state where work is performed., • 1 year minimum of nursing experience, preferably with a focus on hospice, palliative care, or related fields., • Strong clinical skills and knowledge of nursing principles, procedures, and best practices in long-term care., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with residents, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals., • Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment., • Understanding of regulatory requirements in hospice settings and nursing practices., • Ability to lift and transfer patients, with or without assistance, up to 50lbs., • Capability to perform physical tasks such as bending, standing, walking, and climbing stairs for extended periods., • Strength to handle medical equipment and assist patients with mobility and physical activities., • Visual acuity and dexterity for performing tasks such as reading medical records, administering injections, and handling delicate medical instruments., • Ability to respond swiftly and efficiently to emergency situations., • Capacity to work in various home environments which may include navigating stairs, tight spaces, or uneven surfaces., • Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager., • The job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations., • The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing., • The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.