Registered Nurse (RN) | 50% Hospice On-Call

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13672551 Registered Nurse (RN) | 50% Hospice On-Call | Topeka, Kansas Area Experience a work culture where nurses are valued, management backs you and youre empowered to improve the quality of a patients life. At Interim HealthCare Hospice, these are just a few of the rewards youll 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 lifeand well 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, heres a big-picture view of what youll 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 patients 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 patients prognosis, changes in care plan, medication and hospice goals - Take a holistic approach to care that engages the patients 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.