Hospice On-Call RN in Abilene, Texas at Hendrick Medical Center
Hendrick Medical Center
Abilene, Texas, 79601, United States
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Job Description
Hospice On-Call RN
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JOB SUMMARY
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Hospice Registered Nurses provide professional nursing care for terminally ill patients to maintain their comfort and quality of life. A hospice nurse serves as a case manager and advocate for their patients and primary caregivers. This includes: keen observation skills, high ethical standards, critical thinking skills, compassion, attention to detail, organizational skills, calm under pressure, patience, and compassionate communication skills.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Minimum Education
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Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing (Diploma, AD, BSN, MSN)
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Minimum Work Experience
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1 year previous experience
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Required Licenses/Certifications
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Registered Nurse
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Current CPR
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Current Driver’s License
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Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
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Ability to carry out obligations and duties of position
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Accountable for the regulatory requirements, function and duties of the Hospice Registered Nurse
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Deals effectively with community/consumers
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Demonstrated advocate of quality and cost effective care
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Understand the physical, psychosocial and spiritual concerns/problems of terminally ill patients and families
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Must be knowledgeable of quality assessment and performance improvement activities
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Compose applicable policies and procedures
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Audit, monitor, and retrieve data
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Coordinate meetings
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Proven written and editing skills
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Strong computer skills
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Requires ability to handle confidential information
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Excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills
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Demonstrates interpersonal skills
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Designated Driver
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Yes
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OSHA Category
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1 - High Risk
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Job Location
Abilene, Texas, 79601, United States