Hospice Field RN Part Time
About The Position
The Hospice Field Registered Nurse (RN) delivers compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals with life-limiting illnesses in their homes or other care settings. The role manages and coordinates comprehensive nursing care plans addressing patients’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs, with a focus on comfort, dignity, and family support. The RN collaborates with an interdisciplinary team—including physicians, social workers, and chaplains—to provide holistic care tailored to each patient. The position requires clinical expertise, strong communication, and independent decision-making in dynamic environments, and contributes to quality of life and a peaceful end-of-life experience.
Requirements
- Current RN license.
- CPR certification.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Valid auto insurance.
Nice To Haves
- At least 2 years of Hospice RN experience preferred.
- HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of how terminal disease affects patients’ physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
- Apply hospice admission and recertification criteria to determine appropriate levels of care and patient eligibility.
- Develop, implement, and document plans of care to support quality and continuity, recommending revisions as needed.
- Consult with and educate patients and families about the disease process, self-care, end-of-life care, nutrition, and dietary needs.
- Prioritize needs with members of the interdisciplinary group (IDG).
- Train other staff as needed.
- Determine the scope and frequency of services based on acuity and patient and family needs.
- Assess caregivers’ ability to meet patients’ immediate needs at admission and throughout care.
- Provide clinical direction to Hospice Aides and LPNs/LVNs to ensure quality and continuity of service.
- Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals.
- Ensure continuity of quality patient care and appropriate documentation.
- Inform physicians and other personnel of changes in patient needs and intervention outcomes, and evaluate patient and family responses to care.
- Perform assigned on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients and families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
