Hospice Support Nurse (RN)

Job Description

Reports to: Director of  Nursing

Department: Nursing

Minnesota Hospice is a locally owned and operated community hospice proudly serving patients and families throughout Dakota, Scott and Rice counties. We are committed to creating a warm, welcoming and supportive environment where team members feel valued and empowered to thrive.

Our leadership team is deeply invested in the growth and success of every employee. We foster professional development through ongoing educational opportunities, specialized trainings, and meaningful team building activities. At Minnesota Hospice, you’ll find not just a workplace, but a community dedicated to compassionate care to patients and one another.

Job Summary:

The Hospice Support Registered Nurse provides compassionate, hands-on care to hospice patients, assisting with daily living activities and personal care. This role is essential in delivering high-quality, patient-centered support while collaborating closely with the broader hospice care team to ensure comfort, dignity, and holistic care for each patient.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Participate as a member of the Minnesota Hospice care team and attend IDT meetings, educational in-services, and staff meetings as needed.
• Maintain communication with providers and other staff members to coordinate optimal care for the patient, family, and facilities.
• Provide education regarding medication instructions to patients, families, and facilities.
• Coordinate and communicate medication needs, orders, and delivery with the Nurse Practitioner and/or RN Case Manager.
• Coordinate equipment and supply needs with the Assistant Director of Nursing.
• Coordinate the delivery of equipment and supplies with patients, families, and facilities.
• Document all PRN visits, phone calls, and client interactions in the electronic health record within 72 hours.
• Implement care to achieve outcomes related to comfort and safe dying, self-determined life closure, and effective grieving for the patient, family, and facility.
• Maintain communication with facilities and families through the hospice binder, calendar, and visit record note entries at each visit.
• Communicate changes in the patient’s condition to the RN Case Manager and Director of Nursing.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by providers.
• Recognize clients’ psychosocial needs and report to the RN Case Manager, Social Work, and/or Chaplain as appropriate.
• Perform clinical tasks such as enemas, wound care, catheter care, ear lavage, and other procedures as needed.
• Provide emotional and psychosocial support to patients and families when needed.
• Foster and maintain positive relationships with community partners to enhance patient care and promote Minnesota Hospice services.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of appropriate HIPAA and confidentiality
• Ability to accurately use the PAINAD scale
• Maintain accurate documentation
• Able to work as both a part of a team and independently
• Possesses great organizational Skills
• Excellent time management skills.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
• Knowledge of Microsoft products i.e. Excel, Word, etc.

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of Accredited Nursing Program
• Posses a valid Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Current CPR/BLS Certification
• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience in healthcare setting
• One year hospice or long term care experience preferred
• Willingness to obtain the certification in Hospice and Palliative Care within 2 years of employment.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to regularly lift and move up to 50lbs
• Regularly operate and assist with physical and mechanical transfers
• May have prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Personal protective equipment provided, including masks

Company Expectations:

• Adhere to all Minnesota Hospice policies and procedures
• Promote teamwork
• Lead by example
• Conduct yourself in a positive, confident and professional manner
• Communicate clearly, concisely and accurately
• Promote the hospice concept within the communities we serve
• Offer a willingness to participate in Minnesota Hospice team building and community events
• Posses a valid driver’s license and auto insurance coverage

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employer. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be altered at any time with or without notice.

Interested in this Position?

Email your resume to careers@mnhospice.com.

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