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Hospice Registered Nurse. Job in Thomasville Gr8Jobs
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$80,442 / year median in North Carolina
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Liberty Health seeks a compassionate Hospice Registered Nurse to provide person-centered end-of-life care in patients' homes and facilities. The RN will complete comprehensive assessments, develop and adjust care plans, administer medications, manage symptoms, and coordinate interdisciplinary services. Responsibilities include educating patients and families, ensuring comfort and dignity, maintaining accurate clinical documentation, and collaborating closely with physicians, social workers, and spiritual care. This role supports evidence-based, outcomes-focused hospice care and continuous quality improvement across diverse populations. Responsibilities Provide hospice nursing care focused on comfort and symptom management Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans Administer medications, treatments, and interventions per hospice protocols Educate patients and families on disease process, medications, and end-of-life care Coordinate care with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other team members Monitor changes in condition and adjust care plans accordingly Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and quality improvement initiatives Support patients and families with emotional and psychosocial needs Ensure care complies with regulatory, safety, and ethical standards Required Skills Hospice and palliative nursing Patient and family assessment Pain and symptom management Medication administration Care planning and care coordination Electronic health record (EHR) documentation Interdisciplinary team collaboration Patient and family education Infection control and safety practices Crisis intervention and de-escalation