Hospice Registered Nurse (RN), PRN

  • Washington
  • Capital Caring Health
Overview

Hospice Registered Nurse-PRN works as required- based upon the scheduling needs of the team to provide care and support to patients and families. The Hospice RN-PRN ensures that the patients care plan and wishes are being followed.  The RN-PRN works in partnership with the IDT team and treats all healthcare needs of the patient including managing symptoms and providing treatment.

Location : Washington DC

Schedule : PRN

COVID-19 vaccine required to be completed upon start.

Responsibilities

The Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) PRN provides quality nursing care via the nursing process, patient and family education, and documentation on an as needed basis. The RN PRN is responsible for supervising LPNs, CNAs, and Volunteers, as applicable. May be asked to rotate to other regions/departments.

Qualifications

Experience Requirements: Must have one year of staff nurse experience in a comparable setting/unit. Hospice and/or palliative care experience is strongly preferred.

Education Requirements: Must have a degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program. A BSN degree is preferred.

Required Certificates and/or Licenses: Must have licensure from the governing body for practice for the District of Columbia, State of Maryland, and/or the Commonwealth of Virginia, based on the state/jurisdiction of practice; or licensure from compact state. Healthcare Provider BLS (CPR) is required to practice in the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia. A CHPN certification is a plus.

Driver's License:

Must have driver's license in good standing and access to a vehicle during working hours.