Registered Nurse (RN) Job Description
SUMMARY OF POSITION: The After Hours Nurse provides skilled nursing care to individuals and families, based on an ongoing nursing assessment of need. He/She plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care through systematic assessment of health needs and optimum utilization of personnel. Provides care and assistance to patients and families during on-call hours. Professional: - Gaduate of an accredited School of Nursing. - Current licensure in the state of Kentucky. - Knowledge of current trends and techniques in nursing practice. - At least one year experience in a patient care position in a hospital, nursing home, or related healthcare facility preferred. - Effective documentation skills. - Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills. - Desires to work as part of a team and willing to represent the principles, views and mission of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky. - Personal qualities of empathy, responsibility, dependability, and intelligence. - Must abide by HWKY Code of Ethics, Core Values and Anti-Values. - Must be Covid Vaccinated or receive an applicable exemption approved by Hospice. Equal Opportunity Employer