Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Hospice Director performs the specific clinical duties of the Hospice Nurse, including case management of comprehensive services.

Qualifications:

Graduate of an NLN accredited school of nursing.  Two (2) or more years experience as a community health or Hospice nurse preferred.  Two (2) years of medical/surgical and/or oncology nursing experience preferred.  Registered Nurse.  .Advanced clinical and assessment skills with ability to deal with a variety of clinical situations. Pain management experience, Critical thinking, ability to multi-task, excellent communication skills, ability to work within a team or autonomously, flexible, excellent attention to details, well-developed documentation skills, IV therapy experience, computer experience, end-of-life care, teaching skills.  Support of the Hospice philosophy.