Registered Nurse Hospice
About The Position
Haven Hospice is seeking a dedicated Hospice Registered Nurse to provide expert, patient-centered care to patients and families in the Lake City, Florida area, covering five counties. The role is PRN, with a Monday–Friday schedule of 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; the nurse must pick up at least two shifts per biweekly pay period. Hospice RNs provide care in patients’ homes and work independently with support from an interdisciplinary team. The nurse assesses and monitors patients’ physical, emotional, and psychological needs; develops care plans aligned with patient wishes and goals; provides nursing care, medications, treatments, and interventions; and manages pain and symptoms. The role also includes educating and supporting families and caregivers, maintaining accurate and timely documentation, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, and participating in an on-call rotation as required by the local branch. This position is subject to a Level 2 background screening.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
- Current licensure to practice in the state of operation.
- At least one year of nursing experience.
- Knowledge of the hospice philosophy of care.
- Commitment to clinical and documentation excellence.
- Licensed driver with an insured automobile that is in good working order and meets state or organizational requirements.
- Maintain current CPR certification in states where required.
- Complete the required Level 2 background screening.
Nice To Haves
- Three or more years of nursing experience preferred.
- Experience in hospice or a similar setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess and monitor patients’ physical, emotional, and psychological needs.
- Create hospice care plans aligned with patients’ wishes and goals.
- Direct nursing care, including administering medications, treatments, and interventions.
- Provide pain and symptom management.
- Educate and support patients’ families and caregivers.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
- Participate in the on-call rotation as required by the local branch.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, including up to $5,000 for childcare.
- Tuition discounts and reimbursement.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Generous paid time off.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Access to wellness and discount programs, including Noom, SkinIO virtual skin cancer screening, childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, and travel and entertainment discounts. Benefits may vary by employment status.
