Job Description
Job Description
Registered Nurse – Hospice / Home Health
Schedule : Monday–Friday, 8 : 00am–4 : 30pm
Shift Requirements : No on-call or weekend shifts
Workload : Average of 5 patient visits per day
Responsibilities
Provide compassionate nursing care to patients in home, hospice, or community-based settings.
Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plans.
Deliver wound care, pain management, and other skilled nursing interventions.
Collaborate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other members of the care team.
Educate patients, families, and facility staff on disease processes, symptom management, and end-of-life care.
Document all care activities accurately in the electronic medical record.
Coordinate care transitions to ensure appropriate levels of treatment and support.
Advocate for patients by protecting their privacy and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Qualifications
Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license (state-specific).
CPR / BLS certification required.
Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and active auto insurance.
Experience in wound care required.
Prior hospice, home health, or case management experience strongly preferred.
Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems; Home Care Home Base (HCHB) highly desired, but training available.
Preferred Skills
Experience caring for elderly and medically fragile patients in home or facility settings.
Strong documentation skills, including narrative assessments and interdisciplinary group (IDG) reporting.
Comfort with care planning and coordination across multiple disciplines.
Knowledge of end-of-life medications, symptom management, and patient / family education.
PandoLogic. Keywords : Home Health Care Nurse, Location : Fond Du Lac, WI - 54936 , PL : 600817820
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