Staff Nurse - RN - Hospice jobs in Kentucky

Registered Nurse Hospice Home Care

$1,000.00 Sign on Bonus

Equal Opportunity Employer

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Staff Nurse provides skilled nursing care to individuals and families, based on an ongoing nursing assessment of need. The Staff Nurse 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 as scheduled.

CORE VALUES:

Our Core Values exemplify the best of who we are and the culture we purposefully and intentionally live by:

· Hard-Working, Thorough and Accountable

· Joyful, Lighthearted, Humorous and Fun

· Eager to Serve With Compassion

· Respectful, Encouraging, and Empowering to Everyone, including Self

QUALIFICATIONS:

Professional:

- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

- Supervisory experience preferred.

- 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.

- Hospice or palliative care experience preferred.

- Proficient in electronic documentation.

- Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.

- Effective documentation and oral communication skills.

- PR Certification required

- 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:

- Personal qualities of empathy, responsibility and dependability.

- Must sign and abide by HWKY Code of Ethics, Core Values and Anti-Values.

- Must demonstrate effective communication skills with team members, clients, and family members.

- Must carry Kentucky state minimum vehicle liability insurance.

- Must have the ability to work independent of direct on-site supervision.

- Must demonstrate leadership and teaching ability.

- Must be Covid Vaccinated or receive an applicable exemption approved by Hospice.

Physical Job:

- Must have current driver’s license, arrange travel, and be able to access patient homes independently.

- Must demonstrate proper use of personal protective equipment and observe universal precautions.

- Is willing to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• On call

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person