Inpatient Unit RN
About The Position
As an Inpatient Unit Registered Nurse (RN), you'll provide compassionate, patient-centered care to hospice patients requiring intensive pain and symptom management, end-of-life care, or inpatient respite services. Working alongside an interdisciplinary team, you'll deliver expert clinical care while helping patients experience comfort, dignity, and peace during life's most meaningful moments. If you're a skilled RN who is passionate about hospice care and values meaningful patient relationships, collaboration, and clinical excellence, we'd love to have you join our team. At the Hospice Care Center, we take immense pride in being a mission-driven, patient-centered leader in end-of-life care. Guided by our vision to be the most trusted partner in hospice care, we surround our patients and their loved ones with unwavering support, comfort, and compassion. At the Hospice Care Center, we look for dedicated professionals who share our belief that true hospice care extends beyond medical needs—it’s about bringing dignity, peace, and human connection to every life we touch.
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Minimum of one (1) year of RN experience in a medical-surgical, acute care, or related clinical setting required.
- Hospice experience preferred (or required where state regulations apply).
- Current CPR certification if required by state regulations.
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and pain and symptom management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
- Experience using electronic medical records and clinical documentation systems preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to hospice patients requiring intensive pain and symptom management, end-of-life care, or inpatient respite services.
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care that promote comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
- Administer medications, IV therapies, wound care, and other skilled nursing interventions while continuously monitoring patient response and adjusting care as appropriate.
- Assess changes in patient condition, communicate clinical findings promptly, and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to ensure timely, coordinated care.
- Educate patients and families on hospice philosophy, disease progression, medications, pain and symptom management, and available support resources, providing compassionate guidance throughout the hospice journey.
- Coordinate admissions, transfers, discharges, and care transitions to ensure seamless continuity of care for patients and families.
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, medication administration, and patient outcomes within the electronic medical record in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, social workers, chaplains, pharmacists, Hospice Aides, and other interdisciplinary team members to deliver exceptional hospice care.
- Serve as a clinical leader by mentoring and supporting fellow caregivers, promoting teamwork, and contributing to quality improvement and professional development initiatives.
- Maintain compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation, state regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies while providing safe, high-quality patient care.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Career Path Program that supports internal growth, advancement, and increased pay
- A generous time-off package with 15 days of PTO & 10 Holidays to rest and recharge
- Tuition Reimbursement & Certification Assistance to support your professional growth
- Wellness & Discount Programs to help you lead a healthy and balanced life
- Cell Phone, Mileage, & Gym Membership Reimbursement for your convenience
- Company matching 401(k) to secure your future
- Hands-on Clinical Onboarding Program to ensure you have a smooth transition into our team
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
