Hospice Registered Nurse - Charlestown Area in Keene, New Hampshire at Home Healthcare and Hospice Community Services

At Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services, we are committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care that supports the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of our patients and their families. We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Hospice Nurse to join our interdisciplinary team and help deliver high-quality care in homes, hospice facilities, and other care settings. This position will cover the Charlestown/Walpole portion of our service area.

The Hospice Nurse provides skilled nursing care to terminally ill patients, offering comfort-focused care, pain and symptom management, and emotional support. You will collaborate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other members of the hospice team to ensure holistic care for patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

· Deliver nursing care based on individualized plans developed in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team

· Monitor and manage symptoms, administer medications, and educate patients and caregivers

· Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory and company standards

· Provide emotional support to patients and families, facilitating meaningful conversations about goals of care

· Assist in end-of-life care planning and support bereavement services

**This position offers a $10,000 Retention Bonus that will be paid on a quarterly basis throughout the first year of employment**

• Graduate of a state-licensed basic nursing program;
• Two or more years of nursing experience, preferably in a home care setting;
• Possession of a current State of New Hampshire RN license;
• Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification;
• Valid driver’s license and access to an automobile during working hours that meets the State of New Hampshire registration regulations and auto liability insurance;
• Sensitivity in human relationships. Able to cope with family emotional stress and tolerant of individual lifestyles. Skill in using psychological principles in both one on one and group situations. Knowledge of measures to comfort the dying. Emotional stability, flexibility, and respect for various religious and spiritual beliefs.