Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)

Heritage Healthcare Services • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

Heritage Hospice is resuming services in the Albuquerque community and is hiring a PRN Hospice Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, skilled nursing care to patients and families facing life-limiting illness. The RN supports the interdisciplinary team through patient assessments, symptom management, and patient-centered care in homes, assisted living communities, and skilled nursing facilities. The position provides flexible coverage for visits, on-call shifts, admissions, and routine support based on patient and team needs.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the state of New Mexico.
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience.
• Strong assessment, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills.
• Compassionate communication and ability to support families during end-of-life transitions.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance.
• Ability to work independently in field settings with professionalism and integrity.
• Comfort with electronic charting platforms (EMR).

Nice To Haves

• Hospice, palliative care, home health, or geriatric experience is preferred.
• Clinical assessment and symptom-management competency.
• Patient-centered communication and knowledge of hospice philosophy.
• Documentation accuracy, flexibility, reliability, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care, including assessments, symptom management, medications, and patient and family support.
• Perform PRN visits, admissions, follow-up visits, and urgent response visits as assigned.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (IDG) to support high-quality care plans.
• Document care and communication accurately and promptly according to regulatory requirements.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about disease processes, comfort measures, and hospice philosophy.
• Promptly communicate changes in patient condition to the RN Case Manager or clinical leadership.
• Participate in on-call rotations as available, if part of PRN expectations.
• Help ensure a safe and supportive environment in patient homes or contracted facilities.
• Adhere to CMS, state, and hospice organizational standards of practice.

Benefits

• PRN visit rates
• Mileage reimbursement
• Flexible scheduling
• Supportive team environment
• Training in hospice care and documentation standards
• Meaningful work that enriches the lives of patients and families

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed