Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)
Interim HealthCare of Wichita•Great Bend, KS
About The Position
Interim HealthCare Hospice is hiring a Hospice Registered Nurse to provide home-based care to patients with six months or less to live. The role focuses on quality of life, comfort, and meaningful support for patients and their families. The nurse works as part of an interdisciplinary team to carry out each patient’s plan of care and takes a holistic approach that considers the patient’s mind, body, spirit, and family.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Active RN license in Kansas.
- CPR certification.
- Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations.
- Clinical proficiency in the nursing specialty.
- Strong communication skills and compassion.
Responsibilities
- Provide home-based hospice care focused on quality of life.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team—including a physician, LPN, CNA, HHA, social worker, chaplain, and volunteers—to carry out the patient’s plan of care.
- Assess patients, check vital signs, evaluate breathing, monitor pain, and administer prescribed medication and treatments.
- Ensure medical equipment, prescribed oxygen, medications, and other supplies are accessible.
- Educate families about the patient’s prognosis, changes to the care plan, medications, and hospice goals.
- Provide holistic care that engages the patient’s mind, body, spirit, and family.
Benefits
- 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratios
- Flexible assignments, autonomy, and work-life balance
- Online training, growth opportunities, and ability to earn CEUs
- Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University
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Job Type
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