Hospice Nurse

3 weeks ago


Rapid City, United States NavitsPartners Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Title: Hospice Nurse
Location: [Facility Name], Rapid City, SD
Minimum Experience Required: 1.5 years of experience (Monument requirement)
Accepting First-time Travelers: Yes, with hospice experience
Traveler Location Requirement: Must live > 100 miles away from the facility
Permanent Staff Return: Permanent staff must wait 1 full year to return as a traveler

Patient Types:
Terminal (hospice patients) come in for either respite, GIP (general inpatient), or routine level of care

Patient Ratios:

  • 12-bed hospice house
  • 1 nurse per 6 patients if all beds full
  • Once census down to 8 patients, one nurse and one aide

Required Certifications:

  • RN: BLS
  • CNA: BLS

Required Education:

  • RN: Completion of a nursing education program approved by a board of nursing; Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing
  • CNA: Certified Nursing Aide

Skills Required:

  • RN: Hospice philosophy, symptom management, knowledge of terminal diagnosis criteria, cadd pump, wound care, medication management, IV administration
  • CNA: Personal care, ADL’s, positioning, lifting, feeding, toileting, oral care

Support on the Unit:

  • CNA Ratio: Day shift - 2 aides for 12 patients, Evening - 2 aides, Nights - 1 aide
  • Charge Nurse: Yes
  • Phlebotomy: Nurses provide if needed
  • IV/VAT Team: Nurse performs
  • Resource Nurse: Available during day shift

Additional Required Credentials:

  • Annual Core Competencies
  • Candidate Confirmation Form
  • Clinical References (2)
  • COVID Requirement
  • CPR Certification: BLS
  • Criminal Background Check Report
  • Drug Screen
  • Education Verification
  • Hep B Titers / Vaccine / Declination
  • HIPAA Training
  • JPEG Photo
  • License Verification
  • Medication Exam
  • MMR Titers or Immunizations
  • NURSYS Verification
  • Photo ID
  • Physical Examination
  • Resume
  • Skills Check List
  • TB Testing
  • TDAP Vaccination
  • Unit Competency
  • Varicella Titers or Immunization



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