Hospice Nurse dayshift

Job description

Identifies patient/family care needs and provides nursing and supportive care for the terminally ill patient and their families. Education ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution. Experience: Two years of nursing experience, or equivalent combination or education and experience. Skills: - Knowledgeable of universal precautions for infection control and employs safe practices for self protection - Strong time management skills - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - Ability to be patient and family focused - Skill in the use of EMR (Electronic Medical Record) and/or ability to learn Licensures, Certifications: - Current MD registered nursing license. Physical Requirements: - Job entails some standing, sitting, stooping, bending, walking. Ability to stand and walk almost constantly up to ninety 90% of work time and lifting and positioning patients up to fifty 50% of work time. - Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail and often in stressful situations. Working Conditions: - Normal patient care environment with possible exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature. - Exposed to adverse working conditions due to performance of patient care activiti...