Hospice RN- FT

Hillcrest Health & LIving•Bellevue, NE

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hillcrest Health & Living is looking for a compassionate, clinically strong Hospice RN to join our Hillcrest Hospice team in Omaha, NE. Hillcrest Hospice provides meaningful, person-centered care for patients and families during one of life’s most important stages. Our team focuses on comfort, dignity, symptom management, emotional support, and helping patients and families feel cared for, informed, and supported. At Hillcrest, our mission is simple: Inspiring people to live their best lives. As a Hospice RN, you will make a lasting impact by providing skilled nursing care, building trusted relationships, and helping patients and families navigate care with compassion and confidence.

Requirements

At least three years of nursing experience.
Strong clinical assessment, symptom-management, and care-coordination skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Ability to build rapport with patients and families during sensitive and emotional situations.
Ability to work independently while staying connected to the interdisciplinary team.
Strong attention to detail with documentation, care planning, and follow-through.
A calm, flexible, and professional approach in changing or urgent situations.
Willingness to travel to multiple work locations.
Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
Active Registered Nurse license in Nebraska or compact state required.
Valid driver’s license required.
Reliable transportation and current automobile insurance required.
Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association required.
Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
Must be able to independently lift up to 35 pounds.
Must be able to perform repetitive sitting, bending, standing, walking, and movement as needed.
Must be flexible, calm, and professional in emotionally sensitive or stressful situations.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
Must be able to utilize technology, clinical systems, and resources efficiently and effectively.
Must be able to travel to multiple work locations.
Must maintain current driver’s license and auto insurance coverage within required limits.
Possible exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
On-call responsibilities may be required.

Nice To Haves

Hospice, home care, palliative care, long-term care, hospital, or similar experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing visits and assess patients’ physical, functional, psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, environmental, and nutritional needs.
Manage patient care with focus on bedside care, symptom management, crisis intervention, and family support.
Coordinate and integrate services provided by all hospice disciplines.
Teach patients and families about disease progression, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, and ethical concerns.
Communicate professionally with physicians, patients, families, caregivers, and team members to support the plan of care.
Notify patients and caregivers of schedules and schedule changes as needed.
Communicate changes in patient condition or care needs to leadership and appropriate team members.
Provide nursing services in accordance with each patient’s plan of care.
Prepare accurate clinical notes, progress notes, assessments, and care plan updates.
Initiate, document, and revise hospice aide care plans based on patient condition.
Prepare documentation for interdisciplinary team meetings and communicate recommended interventions.
Participate in team conferences, service line meetings, QAPI activities, committees, and ongoing education.
Provide consultation, education, and support to internal and external stakeholders.
Participate in on-call and backup call rotations as needed to support patient care.