Registered Nurse (RN) - Week On Week Off - Hospice

Vivie Career•Saint Paul, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides compassionate end-of-life care to hospice patients and their families, including skilled support, symptom management, and reassurance. The role involves triaging calls, making in-home visits, and leading care delivery across a diverse caseload. The position is described as full-time and salaried, with a 7-days-on, 7-days-off schedule, 64 hours per pay period, and hours of 4:30 pm to 8:00 am. Guaranteed pay is provided for 64 hours per pay period. The nurse must be available to serve Minneapolis/St. Paul territories and travel to client homes, including responding to patient needs during on-call hours. The role emphasizes independent clinical practice, timely and accurate documentation, collaboration with patients, families, caregivers, physicians, and other interdisciplinary team members, and support for families before and after a patient's death. The role has no supervisory responsibilities and reports to the Regional Manager of Clinical Operations.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Minnesota.
Valid driver's license and insured personal vehicle.
CPR certification, or willingness to obtain it within 6 months of hire.
Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and time-management skills.
Willingness to travel to client homes and respond to patient needs during on-call hours.
Ability to pass state-mandated background checks.
Physical capability to perform all essential job functions.
Ability to read, write, and speak English to communicate effectively with clients, staff, and families.

Responsibilities

Conduct skilled assessments and provide routine, PRN, admission, discharge, and death visits.
Deliver hospice care that honors patients' physical, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs.
Partner with patients, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and follow a comprehensive care plan.
Educate families about what to expect, pain management, and comfort measures.
Manage the caseload independently, prioritize calls and visits with urgency, and complete documentation accurately and promptly, often at the point of care.
Serve as a key member of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), communicating with physicians, social workers, aides, chaplains, and referral sources.
Provide clinical insight and emotional support to families before and after a patient's death, participating in bereavement planning as needed.
Perform other assigned duties.