Take charge of developing, implementing, and managing individualized patient care plans in a hospice setting. Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. Embrace a compassionate approach to patient and family care, ensuring respectful and supportive relationships at all times.

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 the established care plan.
• Focus on symptom management and patient comfort in accordance with patient and family goals.
• Communicate patient assessments and care plans regularly with hospice staff and volunteers.
• Work collaboratively with physicians, patients, families, and other disciplines to adjust care plans as needed.
• Supervise Home Health Aide services following agency policies.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation per organizational standards.
• Foster positive relationships with patients, families, colleagues, physicians, and referral sources.
• Observe and assess patients’ physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual conditions, coordinating with team members appropriately.
• Adhere strictly to HIPAA regulations regarding patient privacy and information security.

Minimum Knowledge and Skills

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

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Clinical nursing skills relevant to hospice 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 situations, working independently with flexibility.
• Respect: Collaborate effectively with diverse populations, maintaining a positive service orientation.
• Excellence: Exhibit strong communication and leadership skills, capable of strategic thinking 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).
• Preferred: Previous hospice and/or home health experience.
• Preferred: Certification as a Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current Registered Nurse license valid 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 role offers competitive pay and a generous benefits package, providing a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients and families in the regional Midwest community.