Our nursing services are available 24-hours, 7-days a week. Hospice nurses are specially trained in symptom management and are experts at pain management. Nintey-eight percent of our nurses are certified in hospice and palliative care specifically skilled as experts in pain and symptom management. Other nursing services include helping with dietary concerns and ordering medical equipment that is needed. A home health aide may be assigned to assist with the personal care of the patient. Working in conjunction with the hospice nurse, they are a vital part of the team and provide personal grooming needs for the patient.

Hospice nurses may act as a liaison between the patient/family and the physician. As the patient’s condition weakens, this role becomes even more valuable. Because of the impact of this role on the patient/family, it is important for a patient to enter a hospice program as early as possible. An early referral allows the patient/family enough time to develop trust with the hospice nurse before death occurs.