RN (PRN) Birmingham - Hospice
Company: ProHealth Home Health & Hospice
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY:
To provide nursing care to the terminally ill Hospice patient as
needed. To provide assistance and understanding to the family in
the home care situation and in time of bereavement. To work as a
member of the Hospice team in providing Hospice care.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Educational/Degree: Graduate from an accredited school of
nursing
Training/Licensure: Currently licensed as a registered nurse to
practice in the state.
Knowledge/Skills/Ability: Ability to work independently, make
accurate, and at times, quick judgments. Ability to supervise
others appropriately. Ability to respond appropriately to the
crisis outside of a hospital setting. Acceptance of and
adaptability to different social, racial, cultural, and religious
modes. Completes Hospice training program.
Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience as a registered nurse,
preferred.
Active patient contact within the past three years preferred.
JOB FACTORS:
Physical Requirements:
Requires considerable physical effort most of the day including
kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking,
exposure to temperature and humidity changes, and maximal assist in
lifting and/or transferring of a 100-pound patient. Must possess
sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will
enable senses to function at a level required to meet the essential
duties of the position. Must provide evidence of annual TB test and
other state-required tests or examinations.
Mental Requirements:
Must be able to work independently, make judgments based on
assessments and data available, and act accordingly. Must be
flexible, innovative, and possess good interpersonal skills. Must
be able to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate
emotional stability.
Working Conditions:
Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited
to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental
conditions and hazardous materials.
Transportation:
Must have a current valid driver's license, auto liability
insurance and reliable transportation.
Essential Functions:
The ProHealth group of companies are equal opportunity employers.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy,
marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability,
military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or
carrier status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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