Take on the vital role of developing, implementing, and managing individualized patient care plans within a hospice setting. Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and provide compassionate support to patients and their families.

Essential Functions

• Create tailored care plans based on medical and nursing diagnoses for patients ranging from newborns to geriatrics in hospice care.
• Deliver skilled nursing services aligned with established care plans, focusing on symptom management and patient comfort.
• Maintain clear communication with hospice staff, volunteers, physicians, patients, and families regarding patient assessments and care updates.
• Supervise Home Health Aide services in accordance with policy guidelines.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation following agency standards.
• Foster positive relationships with patients, families, healthcare team members, and referral sources.
• Observe and assess patients’ physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual conditions, collaborating with team members as needed.
• Adhere strictly to HIPAA regulations to protect patient health information.

Minimum Knowledge and Skills

• Proficiency with MS Office and strong keyboarding skills.
• Effective communication abilities and multitasking skills.
• Application of fundamental nursing principles.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Clinical nursing skills relevant to hospice and home health care.

Behavioral Skills

• Integrity: Demonstrate honesty and ethical behavior, inspiring others through your example.
• Compassion: Show empathy and provide excellent customer service to all individuals encountered.
• Accountability: Take ownership of projects and adapt flexibly to changing priorities.
• Respect: Collaborate effectively with diverse populations, maintaining a positive service orientation.
• Excellence: Exhibit strong communication and leadership skills, capable of guiding teams and facilitating process improvements.

Education and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Several years of clinical nursing experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), hospice and/or home health experience, and certification as a Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current Registered Nurse license in the relevant state.
• BLS certification required within three months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of auto liability insurance as required.

This position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, providing a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients and families in a regional healthcare setting within the Midwest.