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Registered Nurse – Hospice / Home Health
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm
Shift Requirements: No on-call or weekend shifts
Workload: Average of 5 patient visits per day
Responsibilities
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Provide compassionate nursing care to patients in home, hospice, or community-based settings.
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Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plans.
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Deliver wound care, pain management, and other skilled nursing interventions.
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Collaborate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other members of the care team.
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Educate patients, families, and facility staff on disease processes, symptom management, and end-of-life care.
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Document all care activities accurately in the electronic medical record.
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Coordinate care transitions to ensure appropriate levels of treatment and support.
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Advocate for patients by protecting their privacy and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Qualifications
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Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license (state-specific).
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CPR/BLS certification required.
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Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and active auto insurance.
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Experience in wound care required.
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Prior hospice, home health, or case management experience strongly preferred.
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Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems; Home Care Home Base (HCHB) highly desired, but training available.
Preferred Skills
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Experience caring for elderly and medically fragile patients in home or facility settings.
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Strong documentation skills, including narrative assessments and interdisciplinary group (IDG) reporting.
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Comfort with care planning and coordination across multiple disciplines.
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Knowledge of end-of-life medications, symptom management, and patient/family education.