Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)
About The Position
The Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) provides compassionate, patient-centered care for individuals with terminal illnesses and their families. As a key member of the hospice team, the RN delivers quality end-of-life care focused on comfort, symptom management, and emotional support, helping patients experience a dignified and peaceful transition. The nurse works collaboratively with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other healthcare professionals to support patients and families. The position is full-time and scheduled on weekdays for eight-hour day shifts, with a rotating after-hours on-call requirement. On-call pay is listed as $40 for Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 8:30 a.m., and $90 for 24 hours on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays.
Requirements
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state where work is performed.
- At least 2 years of nursing experience; hospice, palliative care, or related experience is preferred.
- Strong clinical skills and knowledge of nursing principles, procedures, and long-term-care best practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with residents, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Understanding of regulatory requirements in hospice settings and nursing practices.
- Ability to build rapport with patients through a compassionate and caring demeanor.
- Ability to lift and transfer patients, with or without assistance, up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to bend, stand, walk, and climb stairs for extended periods.
- Strength to handle medical equipment and assist patients with mobility and physical activities.
- Visual acuity and dexterity to read medical records, administer injections, and handle delicate medical instruments.
- Ability to respond swiftly and efficiently to emergencies.
- Ability to work in varied home environments, including stairs, tight spaces, and uneven surfaces.
- Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality according to the department supervisor’s or manager’s schedule.
- Ability to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
- Ability to use abdominal and lower-back muscles repeatedly or continuously to support part of the body without fatigue.
- Ability to keep the hand and arm steady while moving or holding them in position.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Home Health or Hospice experience.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans with patients, families, and hospice staff.
- Administer medications, manage pain and symptoms, and perform medical procedures as needed.
- Monitor and document patient progress, changes in condition, and responses to treatment.
- Educate patients and families about disease progression, care options, and symptom management.
- Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and families, address concerns, and facilitate discussions about end-of-life care.
- Coordinate with hospice team members to provide comprehensive and continuous care.
- Advocate for patients’ preferences and needs while respecting their values and wishes.
- Maintain accurate, current patient records in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Participate in the required after-hours on-call rotation.
- Perform other assigned duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
