Registered Nurse (RN) – Hospice
About The Position
The Hospice Registered Nurse provides compassionate end-of-life care and supports patients and families. The role manages complex symptoms, coordinates individualized care plans, and promotes dignity, comfort, and quality of life for hospice patients. The position is full-time, 80 hours per pay period, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with travel to patients’ homes within designated regions. It is hourly and non-exempt, with eligibility for overtime. The nurse supervises and supports home health aides (HHAs), but has no formal supervisory responsibilities. The role reports to the Regional Manager of Clinical Operations and requires willingness to provide on-call emergency coverage on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Minnesota.
- CPR certification.
- Exceptional communication and emotional intelligence to support patients and families with empathy and compassion.
- Knowledge of comfort medications, hospice standing orders, and pain management protocols.
- Valid driver’s license and access to an insured personal vehicle for home visits.
- Willingness to be on call and provide emergency coverage on weekends, evenings, and holidays.
- Ability to pass a state-mandated background check.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in hospice, palliative care, or end-of-life care is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide hospice visits, including admissions, routine and PRN visits, re-certifications, discharges, and end-of-life care.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments and complete documentation in patients’ homes.
- Use pain and symptom management techniques, administer comfort medications appropriately, and provide clinical education and emotional support.
- Supervise and guide HHAs at least every 14 days to support high-quality, compassionate care.
- Collaborate with physicians, social workers, spiritual care providers, and other interdisciplinary team members.
- Initiate and participate in care conferences addressing pain management, bereavement counseling, and patient goals of care.
- Complete interdisciplinary group (IDG) notes and updates in a timely manner.
- Demonstrate accountability, uphold team norms, and contribute to a positive culture of trust, collaboration, and exceptional care.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling, autonomy, and work-life support.
- Modern technology to make daily work easier.
- Competitive pay.
- Employer-matched retirement.
- Pay-on-demand options.
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits.
- Paid documentation time.
- Mileage reimbursement at the current IRS rate of $0.76 per mile, drive-time options, or a car program.
- Scholarships, training, and professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
