Registered Nurse - Hospice RN

Registered Nurse - Hospice RN at Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City summary:

Full-time Hospice Registered Nurse providing end-of-life care at Saint Luke's Hospice House, working 3 12-hour night shifts per week with rotating days and weekends. Responsibilities include assessments, aggressive pain and symptom management (including IV infusion/drip titration), care coordination for patients and families, education/support around imminent death, and electronic documentation. Requires RN license in MO and KS, Associate Degree in Nursing, and Basic Life Support certification;

less than 1 year experience acceptable.

• 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

Keywords:

Hospice nurse, end-of-life care, symptom management, pain management, IV infusion, palliative care, registered nurse, home hospice, patient and family education