Hospice RN Per Diem
About The Position
Lorian Health is hiring a per diem Hospice Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, patient-centered care to hospice patients and their families in home and community settings in Las Vegas Northeast, Northwest, and Southeast. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with availability required for one weekend rotation. The RN assesses patient and family needs, develops and updates individualized hospice and palliative care plans, and manages pain, symptoms, medications, and treatments. The nurse may serve as a case manager and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary hospice team. The role also involves educating patients and families, communicating changes in condition, maintaining clinical documentation, supporting end-of-life care needs, coordinating equipment and services, and participating in team meetings, quality improvement, and continuing education.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
- Currently licensed to practice as an RN in the state of practice.
- If IV or ET certified, hold current certification recognized by the state(s) where practicing as an RN.
- At least one year of recent experience, within the last three years, in a Home Health or Hospice setting.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to hospice patients and their families in home and community settings.
- Complete comprehensive and ongoing assessments to identify patient and family needs.
- Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized hospice and palliative care plans.
- Assess and manage pain, symptoms, medications, and treatments in accordance with the patient’s plan of care.
- Serve as a case manager when assigned and coordinate care across the patient’s interdisciplinary hospice team.
- Educate patients and families on medications, symptom management, disease progression, and comfort-focused care.
- Communicate changes in patient condition and care needs with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and ensure continuity of care.
- Support patients and families with physical, emotional, and end-of-life care needs.
- Coordinate necessary equipment, supplies, and services to support quality patient care.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, quality improvement activities, and continuing education.
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Competitive salary.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including EAP.
- 401(k) with 4% match.
- Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.
- Collaborative, mission-driven team committed to exceptional patient care.
