Registered Nurse - Hospice at Home Health & Hospice Care in Merrimack, New Hampshire

Job Description:

Looking to truly make a difference in the lives of patients? Consider joining our Hospice Care Team and provide exceptional clinical care in the environment most desired by patients- their home. As the region’s leader in health care at home, we are committed to providing compassionate, high quality care with a positive patient experience. We serve the community and our staff, ensuring a supportive, positive and inclusive environment, driven by our mission. Join us and be part of a cohesive team of nurses, therapists, aides, medical social workers and more! Offering paid training, state of the art equipment, pleasant work environment and generous benefits package. EOE

We have an open position for a Hospice Registered Nurse to work full time 40 hrs. a week caring for our hospice patients in their own homes and facilities where we provide hospice care. The RN will work collaboratively with a team of clinicians responsible for end of life care for our patients.

Hospice Registered Nurse Job Qualifications:

Duties include:

• Assess the patient and follow a comprehensive plan of care for nursing


• Provide ongoing assessment/observation of patients, assuring an accurate evaluation of patient needs


• Maintain current and accurate patient records


• Have good organizational and communication skills


• Be able to function independently in a home setting with minimal supervision


• Be able to maintain relationships and communication with patients, families, and care team


• Case management


• Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care, Oncology or end-of-life experience is preferred, but willing to train the right candidate

• Excellent communication and computer skills required


• NH RN license and CPR certification required


• Experience with EMR, we use Netsmart formerly Allscripts

Experience

Preferred

• 1 - 2 years: oncology, palliative care or end of life experience certification in hospice palliative care RN a plus!

Education

Required

• Associates or better in Nursing

Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Nursing

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Drivers License


• CPR Certification


• Registered Nurse

Skills

Required

• Team Oriented


• Teaching


• Reliable


• Influencing


• Interpersonal Skills


• Encouragement/Encouraging


• Examining


• Empathy


• Driving


• Data Collection


• Commitment


• Critical Thinking


• Computer


• Compassion


• Comforting


• Active Listening

Behaviors

Required

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well


• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group


• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals


• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work


• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

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