Registered Nurse (RN) Job Description
Job Description Summary: The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individual and families within their homes and communities. Requirements: 1. Registered Nurses shall have a minimum of (a) one [1] year of experience as a professional nurse within the last three [3] years; or (b) have a baccalaureate degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing and a current RN license. 2. Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state. 3. Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing. 4. Maintains a current CPR certification. 5. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order. 6. Self directed and able to work with minimal supervision. 7. Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising hospice aides. 8. Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communications; nursing skills per competency checklist. 9. Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently. 10. Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position, and/or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and/or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills. NOTE: Compensation is PER VISIT, not per hour.