RN Hospice Inpatient Care - Night Shift

Description

The Inpatient RN provides skilled nursing care to terminally ill patients at our inpatient center in Maysville, Kentucky. The Inpatient RN plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care through systematic assessment of health needs. Duties include:

• Use clinical tools, data and other information to complete assessments of patient needs
• Creates, implements and updates individualized plan of care
• Educate patients and caregivers on benefits, services and other resources
• Document complex medical information to outline and improve results
• Follow quality care processes in compliance with regulatory guidelines and company procedures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with patients, physicians and other stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to patient and family needs in a timely manner
• Basic computer skills, including working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
• Experience in establishing professional and collaborative relationships with patients, families and providers
• Full-time night shift, 7:00 pm to 7:00 am, three shifts per week, including weekends

Requirements

PROFESSIONAL: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and current multi-state licensure, or eligibility to be licensed, in Kentucky or Ohio. At least one year of experience in a patient care position in a hospital, nursing home, or related health care facility preferred.

PERSONAL: Personal qualities of empathy, responsibility and dependability. Must demonstrate effective communication skills with team members, patients, providers, and family members. Must have ability to work independent of direct on-site supervision. Demonstrates leadership and teaching ability. Must carry state minimum in automobile liability insurance.