JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for making nursing observation, assessment, and providing supportive palliative care to client/family at home or place of residence; functioning as a provider of specialized nursing care to clients and acting as liaison between client and physician; and in conjunction with fellow Hospice team members, and under the supervision of an RN, providing support to client and family.

This position is responsible for delivery of quality service, promoting good public relations, and for upholding the mission and standards of the facility.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Excellent physical assessment skills required. Communications skills (verbal and written) with clients/families and staff are essential.  Ability to cope with stress, resourcefulness and flexible attitude toward differing cultures and life styles required.  Physical stamina needed for on call responsibilities related to unscheduled visits.   Knowledge of and ability to apply hospice nursing principles and practices, including exercise independent nursing judgment.  Knowledge of teaching/learning principles, environmental hazards and good safety practices.  Ability to:

-           perform CPR

-           assemble, record, and present data in a concise, organized systematic manner

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Current Nebraska Practical Nurse license required.

Valid Nebraska driver's license and state required minimum automobile insurance coverage required.

Current CPR certification required.

EDUCATION/TRAINING, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.

Two years of acute care/long term care nursing experience within the last five years required.

Experience in community health and/or hospice preferred.

Tabitha Health Care Services

For an application: www.tabitha.org

Careers in Compassion.  Making a Difference, One Person at a Time.