Hospice Registered Nurse, RN

As a Hospice Registered Nurse at Suncrest/Brighton Hospice, your primary responsibilities include providing comprehensive care to patients in their residences, which may include private homes, assisted living facilities, or skilled nursing facilities. You'll conduct psych-social assessments, manage care plans, and work as part of an interdisciplinary team to ensure that patient needs are met with compassion. You'll also be responsible for documentation and communication with healthcare professionals to maintain continuity of care.

To apply for the Hospice Registered Nurse, RN position at Suncrest/Brighton Hospice, you must have a current Registered Nurse licensure in good standing within the state of Georgia. Previous hospice experience is required, along with excellent teamwork skills, time management abilities, and strong communication skills. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are also necessary for traveling across the service area.

As a valued member of the Suncrest/Brighton Hospice team, you will enjoy numerous benefits, including a competitive salary that ranges from $85k to $95k, a comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance package, and generous paid time off. Additionally, you'll have access to a 401k plan with employer matching and 100% vesting after only 90 days of employment, allowing you to save for your future.

At Suncrest/Brighton Hospice, we understand the importance of work/life balance, especially in a demanding field like hospice care. We offer flexible scheduling, allowing our nurses to manage their time effectively while ensuring they can fulfill their professional responsibilities and personal commitments. Our culture emphasizes appreciation for our team members, fostering an environment where nurse wellbeing is prioritized.

A typical day for a Hospice Registered Nurse, RN at Suncrest/Brighton Hospice involves visiting patients according to a schedule that you help create. You'll conduct assessments, provide hands-on care, document visits, and communicate with patients' families and interdisciplinary team members. Each day may include various activities from meetings with healthcare professionals to prioritizing urgent patient needs, all while managing your time effectively.

In answering this question, focus on your passion for providing compassionate care and making a meaningful impact on patients' lives. Share any personal experiences that inspired you to enter this field, and emphasize how working in hospice aligns with your values as a healthcare provider.

Be prepared to discuss your time management strategies. You might highlight the importance of assessing the urgency of each case, using organizational tools like calendars or checklists, and adapting your plans based on patient needs to ensure effective care delivery.

When responding to this question, choose a specific case that showcases your clinical skills and emotional resilience. Detail the challenges you faced, the steps you took to address them, and the outcome. This highlights your expertise and your ability to navigate complex situations.

Explain the importance of family involvement in providing holistic patient care. Discuss ways you support families, such as maintaining open communication, educating them about care processes, and encouraging them to participate in decision-making regarding their loved one’s care.

Be specific about your experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems. If you have used particular formats or software, mention them and describe how they improved efficiency in documenting patient care and interacting with teams.

Discuss your understanding of pain management principles and strategies in hospice care, including medication management, alternative therapies, and patient-centered interventions. Emphasize the importance of developing personalized plans that prioritize patient comfort and quality of life.

It's essential to convey your self-care strategies and approaches to coping with the emotional demands of hospice work. You could talk about support systems, stress-relief techniques, and how you process difficult experiences to maintain your effectiveness and emotional health.

Highlight your ability to work collaboratively with different professionals in the healthcare field. Share specific examples of how you have participated in team meetings, contributed your nursing perspective, and how teamwork has led to improved patient outcomes.

Discuss qualities such as compassion, strong communication, adaptability, and clinical competence. You might want to elaborate on how these traits contribute to effective patient care and teamwork in a hospice setting.

When responding, connect your values and career goals with what Suncrest/Brighton Hospice stands for. Mention their commitment to exceptional clinical care, work/life balance, and the supportive work culture you’ve researched, making it clear why this aligns with your aspirations.