Full-Time
Registered Nurse
Updated on 8/1/2026
Deadline 5/20/27
Good Shepherd Hospice
No salary listed
Wichita, KS, USA
In Person
Serves Wichita and surrounding communities.
Category
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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Required Skills
Medication Administration
Patient Care
Care Coordination
Requirements
- A Registered Nurse currently licensed in the state where care is provided is required.
- Previous hospice experience is preferred.
- The candidate must maintain confidentiality of patient information and patient records.
- The candidate must follow directions and adhere to defined care plans.
- The candidate must demonstrate commitment to the hospice philosophy of care.
- The candidate must have strong organizational and self-management skills.
- The candidate must demonstrate critical thinking and good judgment.
- The candidate must successfully pass background checks.
- The candidate must have a valid driver's license.
Responsibilities
- Receive patient assignments from the Patient Care Manager or Case Manager and coordinate care and resource use with attending physicians, hospice staff members, and other agencies.
- Maintain communication with attending physicians concerning patient and family care.
- Contact families regarding new patient assignments and maintain communication as requested or desired by the family.
- Collect physical, psychological, social, and spiritual data affecting patient and family health status and incorporate it into the Plan of Care.
- Maintain accurate and current patient records, documenting problems, plans, actions, goals, and changes, and submit required paperwork.
- Instruct patients and caregivers on medication administration, side effects, adverse reactions, personal care, oral hygiene, lifting, moving, ambulation, exercise, disaster and safety management, and preparation for events preceding death.
- Inform the Patient Care Manager of unusual or potentially problematic patient or family issues.
- Attend hospice team meetings, patient conferences, and care plan meetings as needed.
- Provide appropriate support at the time of death.
- Share in providing 24-hour, seven-days-a-week coverage to patients and families.
- Evaluate hospice aides every two weeks.
- Evaluate LPNs at least once per month.
- Develop understanding of hospice philosophy through individualized studies.
- Develop proficiency in pain management through individualized reading, in-service training, or seminars.
- Perform other assigned tasks.
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience in hospice, home health, or geriatrics.
- Hospice experience.