Hospice Nurse

at Hospice of Southern Maine in Scarborough, Maine, United States

Job Description

Hospice of Southern Maine is seeking per diem Registered Nurses (RN) responsible to provide quality, cost effective hospice nursing care, within an interdisciplinary team, in a competent holistic manner for an assigned group of patients in the hospice house, through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care; to empower patients and families to achieve maximum levels of comfort and independence.

Must be available and willing to work day and night shifts (7a-7:30p & 7p-7:30a)

Graduate of an NLN accredited nursing program. Minimum of one year of RN experience preferred. One year of oncology, acute care, hospice and/or home care nursing preferred. Registered Nurse licensure by the State of Maine. BLS certification or the ability to obtain certification within the first 90 days of employment required. Certification must be kept active during the course of employment.

Please visit our website for a full description at www.hospiceofsouthernmaine.org

Hospice of Southern Maine is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principles of equal employment opportunity. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act, the Maine Human Rights Act, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact the Human Resources Office at 207-289-3640 or by e-mail for assistance.