Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)
About The Position
Interim HealthCare Hospice is hiring a part-time Hospice Registered Nurse to provide individualized end-of-life care to patients with a life expectancy of six months or less in their homes. The role focuses on comfort, dignity, symptom management, and quality of life while supporting patients and families throughout the end-of-life journey. The position serves Oakland, Wayne, and Livingston Counties, with a rotating on-call schedule that may require travel throughout the service territory for patient visits. The nurse works independently in clinical decision-making and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team. Interim of Oakland County is described as a nurse-owned, family-run organization operating locally since 2004, with an emphasis on patient care, quality outcomes, continuing education, and interdisciplinary communication.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Michigan.
- Minimum of two years of nursing experience.
- Current CPR certification.
- Knowledge of state and federal home health and hospice regulations.
- Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and nursing skills.
- Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to end-of-life care.
- Availability to participate in a rotating on-call schedule, including travel throughout the agency's service territory for assigned patient visits.
Nice To Haves
- Hospice or home healthcare experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing care to hospice patients in their homes, focusing on symptom management, comfort, and quality of life.
- Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, monitor vital signs, evaluate respiratory status, assess pain, and identify changes in patient condition.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments according to the plan of care.
- Collaborate with physicians, LPNs, CNAs, home health aides, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers.
- Coordinate medical equipment, oxygen, medications, and necessary patient care supplies.
- Educate and support patients and families regarding disease progression, medication management, changes in condition, and hospice philosophy.
- Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and their loved ones throughout the end-of-life journey.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with applicable state and federal regulations.
- Participate in rotating on-call coverage, responding to patient needs and completing visits throughout the agency's service territory when necessary.
Benefits
- Competitive pay of $35.00–$40.00 per hour.
- On-call compensation of $75 per assigned on-call day, plus hourly-rate compensation for on-call work.
- Part-time scheduling flexibility.
- 1:1 patient care and meaningful patient relationships.
- Autonomy and independence in clinical decision-making.
- Online training and professional development opportunities.
- Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
- 401(k) benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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