Home Care Nurse
Core
Provides nursing and supportive care for terminally ill patients and their families in home, facility, and respite settings.
Role type
Hospice Home Care Registered Nurse
Builds
Direct patient care plans and supportive services for hospice patients
Domain
Healthcare / Hospice / Home Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Registered Nurse licensure, infection control, medication titration, IV management, blood draws, wound care, vital signs monitoring, interdisciplinary collaboration, EMR proficiency
Preferred skills
BSN degree, facility-specific experience, marketing/customer service activities
Technologies
EMR (Electronic Medical Record)
Responsibilities
Complete initial patient and family assessments, implement care plans, provide direct nursing care including medication administration and IV management, supervise HHA delivery of care, teach family and staff care skills, document care in facility charts, attend care plan meetings, reconcile medications, and manage end-of-life arrangements.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC