Registered Nurse - Hospice RN

Job Description

Saint Luke's Hospice House is seeking a full-time Hospice Nurse. At Saint Luke’s Hospice House, you will provide end of life care and symptoms management to patients.

Full-time, 3 12-hour shifts per week, night shift, rotating days and weekends (4 weekend shift in a 6-week period required)

Provides direct nursing care to patients with terminal illness.

Management and coordination of care to include both the patient and family.

Completes initial assessment of physical, emotional, and spiritual status.

Aggressive pain and symptom management, including frequent medication administration and adjustments. Management of IV infusions and titration of drips.

Provides education and support related to end of life and imminent death.

Open, sensitive, and non-judgmental presence accepting of different beliefs, cultures, and values.

Uses electronic documentation to describe symptoms, interventions, physical assessment, education and support provided

MO and KS RN license required, Associate's in Nursing

The RN will work in the Hospice house and is accountable for utilizing the nursing process.

• We believe in work/life balance
• We are dedicated to innovation and always looking for ways to improve
• We believe in creating a collaborative environment where all voices are heard
• We are here for you and will support you in achieving your goals

• Applicable
  
  Experience:
  • Less than 1 year
  • Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Registered Nurse - Various
  • Associate Degree

• Full Time
• Night (United States of America)

• The best place to get care. The best place to give care.
• Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.