About This Role
This vital nursing role involves providing specialized end-of-life care to patients, focusing on comfort, dignity, and support for them and their families. It is an opportunity to utilize diverse clinical experience, including critical care, trauma, emergency medicine, and post-acute care, in a rewarding setting focused on compassionate service.
Responsibilities
- Deliver holistic hospice nursing care by assessing patient needs, managing symptoms, and providing comfort measures aligned with palliative principles
- Conduct thorough patient assessments including vital signs, physiology evaluation, and medical record review to inform individualized care plans
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on discharge planning, case management, and utilization management to ensure seamless transitions across care settings
- Administer medications and treatments with precision, adhering to HIPAA regulations and medical terminology standards
- Educate patients and families about disease progression, symptom management, and available support services to enhance quality of life
- Perform diagnostic evaluations and coordinate post-acute care or outpatient services as needed for optimal patient outcomes
- Maintain accurate documentation of medical records, intake notes, and clinical observations in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements
Requirements
- Proven experience in critical care environments such as ICU, Level I Trauma Centers, or Level II Trauma Centers with exposure to emergency medicine or hospital medicine
- Strong background in post-acute care settings including inpatient hospice, outpatient clinics, or home health services
- Knowledge of infectious disease care, behavioral health considerations, geriatrics, pediatrics (PICU), and medical-surgical nursing practices
- Familiarity with hospital experience including inpatient assessments, discharge planning, and utilization management processes
- Proficiency in medical terminology, vital signs monitoring, physiological assessment techniques, and diagnostic evaluation procedures
- Experience with managed care protocols and case management strategies to coordinate comprehensive patient services
- Ability to perform patient service functions such as intake processing and post-discharge follow-up while maintaining HIPAA compliance
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with interdisciplinary teams across hospital and outpatient settings
About the Company
Join us in delivering exceptional hospice care that honors the dignity of every individual, providing comfort during life's most delicate moments and supporting families through compassionate guidance.