PRN Registered Nurse Hospice

Well Care Health•Advance, NC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Well Care Health is seeking a dedicated Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager to join their team. This role involves providing compassionate care to patients and families during life's most challenging moments. The company emphasizes supporting employees in their professional journeys and fostering a positive work environment. The position is for a PRN (As Needed) Registered Nurse (RN) in Forsyth County, NC, offering flexibility for nurses passionate about end-of-life care. The role involves skilled nursing visits, patient assessments, pain and symptom management, education, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to ensure patients receive care with comfort, dignity, and respect. This flexible role is ideal for experienced RNs who thrive in a collaborative environment, are adaptable, and are passionate about delivering exceptional end-of-life care. The PRN schedule allows for seamless, high-quality hospice services while supporting patients and families when they need it most. The role also involves supporting patient care needs by assisting with routine visits, admissions, and coverage based on patient census and operational needs.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of North Carolina.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification.
Valid North Carolina driver's license.
Reliable transportation with current automobile insurance that meets state requirements.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Registered Nurse.
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
Ability to work independently while providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
Strong understanding of hospice philosophy and palliative care principles.
Excellent assessment, clinical decision-making, and communication skills.
Ability to establish trusting relationships with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
Compassionate, empathetic, and emotionally resilient while caring for patients with life-limiting illnesses.
Comfortable using tablets, smartphones, Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and electronic medical records.
Flexible and adaptable to changing patient needs, schedules, and service areas.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize patient care effectively.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and assist patients as needed throughout the workday.
Ability to travel throughout the assigned service area to provide in-home patient care.
Visual acuity and observation skills necessary to perform comprehensive patient assessments.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Previous hospice, home health, palliative care, oncology, ICU, medical-surgical, or other relevant nursing experience.
Experience providing end-of-life care and patient/family education.
Experience with pain and symptom management.
Experience using Homecare Homebase (HCHB) or other electronic medical record (EMR) systems.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled nursing care to hospice patients, focusing on pain management, symptom relief, and emotional support.
Manage a caseload of patients, develop personalized care plans, and coordinate care with the hospice team.
Educate patients and families about the hospice process, end-of-life care, and coping strategies.
Assess patient needs regularly, report changes in condition, and adjust care plans accordingly.
Offer emotional support to families and provide guidance throughout the hospice journey.
Perform initial, comprehensive, and ongoing nursing assessments of hospice patients and their caregivers.
Provide skilled nursing care in accordance with the individualized plan of care and hospice standards of practice.
Assess, monitor, and manage pain and symptoms while promoting patient comfort and quality of life.
Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care.
Communicate changes in patient condition and obtain physician orders as appropriate.
Educate patients and caregivers on disease progression, medications, symptom management, safety, and the end-of-life process.
Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
Provide compassionate emotional support to patients and families while maintaining the highest standards of hospice care.
Support patient care needs by assisting with routine visits, admissions, and coverage based on patient census and operational needs.
Demonstrate professionalism while supporting the mission, vision, and values of the organization.