Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice
Description
St. Gabriel's Hospice is seeking a dependable and compassionate PRN Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care and support our clinical team as needed.
This PRN position requires participation in on-call coverage one weekend per month, including responding to patient needs and emergency calls. Candidates must be flexible, responsive, and available to provide nursing support as needed.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing skilled nursing care and assessing patient needs.
- Responding to patient and caregiver concerns as needed.
- Coordinating care with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
- Completing accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Participating in required on-call coverage.
- Following applicable clinical standards, policies, and regulations.
Requirements
Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical RN experience, including at least 1 year of full-time hospice experience.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Diploma, Associate, or Bachelor's degree).
- Current RN license and valid driver's license.
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills. Knowledge of nursing standards and applicable state and federal regulations.
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel locally to patient homes and office locations.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, assist with patient movement, and work in varying home environments.
- Ability to use a tablet and electronic health record (EHR) system for clinical documentation.
This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.