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RN-Hospice

Careers Integrated Resources Inc Charleston, SC (Onsite) Contractor
Job Title: RN-Hospice
Job Location: Charleston, SC
Job Duration: 2-3 Months (Possibilities of Extension)
Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Job Summary:
  • To provide nursing care for patients following established standards and practices in accordance with the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act.
  • To apply professional nursing theory and practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
  • The Registered Nurse (RN) plans, organizes and directs hospice care.
  • The RN supervises and coordinates care to patients with an array of terminal illnesses, diseases and compromised health states.
  • The RN provides comprehensive skilled nursing services to qualified patients in their homes or hospice inpatient setting, so that the stated goals and objectives of the agency can be achieved.
  • The nurse works with minimum daily supervision or support while performing interdependent practice in the field.
  • The RN is responsible for supervising the hospice aide, administering medications, symptom assessment and management, education/teaching, and end-of-life care.
Contacts:
  • Patient/family contacts in the home and various community settings.
  • Contact with other health care professionals, community agencies, and agency personnel.
Duties and Resposibilities (according to the time consumed):

1. Time Consumed- 60%:
  • Nursing Services Works in combination with the family/caregiver and IDG to meet the medical and emotional needs of the patient, while providing continuity of care through direct hands-on care that follows the patient’s plan of care and current standards of practice for Nursing.
  • Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required.
  • Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
  • Teaches self-care techniques and ensures arrangements for any equipment or other necessary services and items needed.
  • Assesses patient condition, administers medications, and evaluates/treats patients’ symptoms and end-of-life needs.
  • Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes/documentation regarding patient’s condition and care given to maintain the patient’s clinical record. 
2. Time Consumed- 15%:
  • Quality Improvement and Education Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.
  • Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
  • Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes. 
3. Time Consumed- 10%:
  • Supervises care provided by the LPN and Hospice Aides to ensure that treatment goals are being met. Delegates responsibilities when required. 
4. Time Consumed- 15%:
  • Coordinates with other disciplines, agencies/companies, families, etc. to ensure that the care needs of the patient are met.
  • Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy. 
Education, Experience and Certifications/ License:
  • CPR certification - Required.
  • Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of South Carolina - Required.
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing - Required.
  • Hospice nursing experience - Desired.
  • Must have a valid South Carolina driver’s license, with a good driving record to make home visits - Required.
  • OR holds a current compact/multi-state license as a Registered Nurse in a recognized NCSBN Compact State and is not a permanent resident of SC - Required.
  • Two (2) year of professional nursing experience in the area of public health such as an acute care or home care setting or hospice inpatient unit. - Required: 2 Years.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Demonstrates comprehensive physical assessment skills.
  • Demonstrates ability to implement the nursing process and principles of teaching and learning.
  • Demonstrates good organizational and time management techniques, along with ability to independently prioritize workload.
  • Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, and verbal and written communication skills.
  • Competency and verification of skills may be required when applying for specialty practice.
Physical Demands/ Work Environment:
  • Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping and driving.
  • Frequent lifting/moving patients. Intermittent lifting, moving or carrying up to 50 lbs.
  • Frequent pushing or pulling over 50 lbs.
  • Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity and eye/hand coordination.
  • Constant reaching with hands/arms.
  • Frequent talking or hearing.
  • Corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
  • Specific visual requirements: inspection of patient, assessment of patient, visualization of gauges and documentation.
  • Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue.
  • Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, unclean environments, toxic substances, pharmaceutical preparations,
  • hazardous and unsafe driving conditions, and other conditions common to delivery of health care.
  • Intermittent exposure to risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
  • Moderate noise level in work area.
  • Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours.
  • Requires occasional on-call evenings and weekends based on the needs of the department.
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Job Snapshot

Employee Type

Contractor

Location

Charleston, SC (Onsite)

Job Type

Nurse

Experience

Not Specified

Date Posted

06/12/2025

Job ID

25-48769

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