Hospice Nurse Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Hospice Nurse includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Communicate daily with interdisciplinary team including physicians, social worker, chaplain, nursing assistants, volunteer coordinator, and other hospice nurses
Frequently visit patients and evaluating their condition
Help patients and their families with administration and paperwork
Communicate all pertinent information and evaluations through clear and concise documentation
Educate patients' relatives on coping techniques and provide comfort and support
Give support in accordance with individual patient’s needs
Collaborate with caregivers in order to provide the best possible patient care
Assist in administering medication
Alert physicians about changes in patients' condition

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Hospice Nurse duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Hospice Nurse roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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