Hospice Weekend Registered Nurse
About The Position
Lake Valley Hospice is seeking a part-time Hospice Weekend Registered Nurse to provide dignified end-of-life care across the Twin Cities. The nurse provides weekend assessments, symptom management, and care consistent with each patient’s individualized plan of care, while coordinating with the hospice team and community partners. The schedule is two weekends per month. Each weekend shift begins Friday at 5:00 PM and ends Monday at 8:00 AM, with scheduled and as-needed nursing visits and on-call coverage as scheduled. Pay is $42–$45 per hour, depending on experience, with a triage/pager bonus. The posting highlights an innovative hospice medical record system intended to minimize charting time and a supportive team culture.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Minnesota.
- At least two years of experience as an RN.
- Ability to work independently and consult as needed.
- Ability to collaborate with home health aides and facility staff to support patient care.
- Skills in crisis intervention, grief support, and advance care planning.
- Acceptance of diverse backgrounds, flexibility, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Effective time management and attention to detail.
- Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Hospice or palliative care experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide weekend nursing assessments and symptom management consistent with each patient’s individualized plan of care.
- Document care in a timely manner and communicate patient-condition changes, interventions, and follow-up needs to the RN case manager and hospice team.
- Coordinate with hospice providers, pharmacies, facility partners, and caregivers to address patient needs during assigned weekend coverage.
- Promote Lake Valley Hospice services professionally and with care.
- Provide scheduled and as-needed nursing visits during assigned weekends, with on-call coverage as scheduled.
Benefits
- Triage/pager bonus.
- Efficient hospice medical record system that minimizes charting time.
- Supportive team culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
