Join Presbyterian Healthcare Services as a Hospice RN, where you will provide compassionate end-of-life care while building meaningful relationships with patients and their families. This role emphasizes individualized, patient-centered care that respects cultural values and advocates for patient wishes.
Key Responsibilities
Assess patient needs, including physical, mental, financial, and spiritual aspects
Provide skilled nursing care in alignment with physician/APC care plans
Coordinate patient care through collaboration with caregivers, multidisciplinary teams, and physicians
Adjust interventions as needed based on patient responses and updated orders
Evaluate effectiveness of interventions at each visit
Develop and implement hospice care plans while ensuring compliance with regulations
Maintain productivity standards for patient visits and caseload management
Communicate visit schedules and any changes to patients in a timely manner
Guide newly hired nurses and students, serving as a mentor and resource
Ensure documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant with agency policies
Delegate appropriate care tasks to LPNs and CNAs
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and performance improvement projects
Take on leadership responsibilities as required by the department
Provide holiday, weekend, and evening coverage as needed
Perform additional functions as required for patient care and agency operations
Required Qualifications
Associate Degree in Nursing
Registered Nurse Licensure - Compact/Multi
Minimum one year in direct patient care setting or home health care
Valid Driver's License
BLS required at time of hire
Benefits & Perks
Educational and career development optionsTuition and certification reimbursementScholarship opportunitiesWearable alarm badge for safetyShift differentials for nights and weekendsDifferentials for higher education and certificationsMalpractice liability insuranceLoan forgiveness through New Mexico Higher Education DepartmentAccess to wellness programs and community-based gyms