Registered Nurse (PRN)
Hospice of Western Kentucky
3419 Wathens Xing, Owensboro, KY 42301
From $31 an hour - PRN
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Salary
From $31 an hour
Job Type
PRN
Full Job Description Equal Opportunity Employer
Hospice - PRN Registered Nurse
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Staff Nurse provides skilled nursing care to individuals and families, based on an ongoing nursing assessment of need. The Staff Nurse implements, and evaluates nursing care through systematic assessment of health needs and optimum utilization of personnel. Provides care and assistance to patients and families during on-call hours as scheduled.
CORE VALUES:
Our Core Values exemplify the best of who we are and the culture we purposefully and intentionally live by:
· Hard-Working, Thorough and Accountable
· Joyful, Lighthearted, Humorous and Fun
· Eager to Serve With Compassion
· Respectful, Encouraging, and Empowering to Everyone, including Self
QUALIFICATIONS:
Professional:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
- Current licensure in the state of Kentucky.
- Knowledge of current trends and techniques in nursing practice.
- At least one year experience in a patient care position in a hospital, nursing home, or related healthcare facility preferred.
- Hospice or palliative care experience preferred.
- Proficient in electronic documentation.
- Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective documentation and oral communication skills.
- CPR Certification required
- Desires to work as part of a team and willing to represent the principles, views and mission of Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky.
Personal:
- Personal qualities of empathy, responsibility and dependability.
- Must sign and abide by HWKY Code of Ethics, Core Values and Anti-Values.
- Must demonstrate effective communication skills with team members, clients, and family members.
- Must carry Kentucky state minimum vehicle liability insurance.
- Must have the ability to work independent of direct on-site supervision.
- Must demonstrate leadership and teaching ability.
- Must be Covid Vaccinated or receive an applicable exemption approved by Hospice.
Physical Job:
- Must have current driver’s license, arrange travel, and be able to access patient homes independently.
- Must demonstrate proper use of personal protective equipment and observe universal precautions.
Pay: From $31.00 per hour
Medical specialties:
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Standard shift:
• Day shift
• Night shift
Supplemental schedule:
• Holidays
Weekly schedule:
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
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