Job Description
Hospice house nurses offer compassionate end-of-life care in a residential setting, managing symptoms and supporting families emotionally. Patients experience dignity with pain control protocols reducing distress by 40%. They use holistic nursing for psychosocial and spiritual needs, collaborating for comfort-focused plans.
The University of Kansas Health System operates Olathe Health Hospice House at 15310 S. Marion St., providing palliative care for 200 patients yearly. It integrates hospice with acute services, employing specialized staff for elder care transitions.
Nurses conduct end-of-life assessments with pain scales, administer medications via IVs, and coordinate with chaplains for spiritual care. They use teach-back for family education, delegate support to volunteers, and maintain comfort using adjustable beds. Interactions involve families in daily goals and physicians in care conferences. Navigating emotional grief while providing clinical stability poses a unique challenge.
Full-time at Olathe Health Hospice House in Olathe, Kansas, with flexible 8-hour shifts rotating days. Benefits include bereavement leave, mental health support, and retirement plans with 7% match. Development encompasses hospice certifications, in-services on pain management, and expert consultations for advanced practices.
Responsibilities
- Provide effective pain management and medication administration
- Assess patient-family readiness and execute teaching plans
- Act as liaison between hospice patients and health teams
- Consistently meet work schedules and model therapeutic communication
Requirements
- Licensed Registered Nurse from Kansas State Board of Nursing or compact license
- Associate Degree in Nursing
- CPR AED BLS within 14 days
- 1 or more years hospice experience preferred