at Interim Healthcare in Topeka, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Registered Nurse (RN) | 50% Hospice On-Call | Topeka, Kansas Area
Experience a work culture where nurses are valued, management backs you and you’re empowered to improve the quality of a patient’s life. At Interim HealthCare® Hospice, these are just a few of the rewards you’ll enjoy as a Hospice RN.
What sets us apart? For starters, we have been locally operating the full continuum of care for over 45 years here in the State of Kansas. We know firsthand what it takes to be a nurse and the sacrifices you make to serve others. We also understand the importance of being a voice for your patients during this significant stage of life—and we’ll be there to support you. If you share our passion for quality, patient-centered care, you are made for this!
As a Hospice Registered Nurse, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:
- Provide home-based care to patients with six months or less to live, focused on quality of life
- Work as part of an interdisciplinary team comprised of a physician, LPN, CNA, HHA, social worker, chaplain and volunteers to carry out the patient’s plan of care
- Perform patient assessments, check vitals, evaluate breathing, monitor pain, administer prescribed medication and treatments
- Ensure accessibility of medical equipment, prescribed oxygen, medication and other supplies
- Educate family on the patient’s prognosis, changes in care plan, medication and hospice goals
- Take a holistic approach to care that engages the patient’s mind, body, spirit and family
Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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