RN Palliative Care
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Nursing
Palliative Care Nurse, Healthcare Nursing
Overview
JOIN A TEAM THAT IS COMPACT IN SIZE, YET LARGE OF HEART
Hospice of the North Coast hires passionate clinicians who demonstrate the ability to execute on our agency's mission.
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Looking for an RN(Palliative Care) Full-Time - After Hours (2pm
-10:30pm)
The Hospice and Palliative Care RN is an experienced registered professional nurse who initiates and coordinates the hospice after hours calls. Provides skilled and palliative care and coordinates the services provided to his/her patients. The RN works cooperatively with the attending physician, Hospice Medical Director, and other members of the interdisciplinary Hospice and palliative care team. The RN informs the Palliative Care Team of any changes with their patients.
The RN provides care, as described in this position description, to patients who have been diagnosed with a serious, chronic or terminal illness. The RN regularly leaves messages for the other staff members. (S) he notifies physicians and families of any changes of condition. When a patient requests a visit during after hours the RN does a thorough assessment of any symptom out of control, conducts and evaluations, provides education and supportive care to patient and caregiver.
- Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Credentials: Current RN License within the State. BSN preferred. Certification in Hospice And Palliative Nursing desired
- Experience: Minimum of one-year experience as a professional nurse within the last 3 years or have a Baccalaureate in Nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing
- Core Competencies: Demonstrated competency in performance of professional nursing functions. Requires excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to work with dying patients and their families. Possesses a sympathetic attitude toward caring for the hospice patient and demonstrates positive communication skills in interacting with other members of the hospice team
- Other: Valid driver's license and auto insurance
- EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- Health insurance coverage, Medical/Dental/Vision 95% paid by employer
- Matching 401K plan
- Free Life Insurance/LTD plan
- Continual professional and clinical training
- Generous PTO accrual
- Holiday Pay
- EAP - Employee Assistance Program
- Small service area
- Optional Aflac supplemental insurance
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