Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse
US-OH-Columbus
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Req #: 53263
Type: Full Time
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Overview: The hospice and palliative care nurse assists patients with terminal or life-limiting conditions and their families with pain, symptom, and plan of care management in their home setting through the department of Homecare. The hospice and palliative care nurse is a critical member of our close-knit, interdisciplinary team, using a wholistic approach in supporting the patient and their family. This position is hybrid post-orientation period. Must practice professional nursing and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with ANA Code of Ethics and maintains a current Ohio Nursing License. 0.8 FTE, 32 hours per week Responsibilities: * Performs home-based care with family-centered approach. * Acts as the on-call nurse for a portion of each month, divided among the nursing team. * Practices with a competent and compassionate approach to supporting patients and families facing terminal and life-limiting conditions. * Actively participates in the interdisciplinary team and maintains their primary patients' plan of care. Qualifications: * BSN Required. * Ohio Driver's License. * Must have excellent critical thinking skills, good communication and customer service skills. * Ability to organize and manage time well. Ability to work independently, as well as within an interdisciplinary team. * Other necessary skills include, but are not limited to, pediatric assessment, infusion and central line care, injections, wound care and patient education. Must be comfortable with end-of-life discussions and patient experiences.
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