Hospice Registered Nurse
About The Position
Mid-Michigan Home Health and Hospice is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated Hospice Nurse (RN) to join its home care team. The role provides comfort, dignity, and quality of life to patients facing life-limiting illnesses. The nurse provides skilled nursing care, emotional support, and education to patients and families, while collaborating with an interdisciplinary hospice care team. Care is provided in patients’ homes, facilities, or other designated care settings in Flint and surrounding areas. The position is listed as full-time or part-time, with a weekday schedule of 9 AM to 5 PM and an on-call component. Compensation is competitive and based on experience.
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
- Knowledge of pain management and end-of-life care principles.
- Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation if required for field visits.
- CPR certification as required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous nursing experience is preferred.
- Hospice or palliative care experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to hospice patients in their homes, facilities, or other designated care settings.
- Assess patients’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
- Manage pain and symptoms to promote comfort and quality of life.
- Coordinate medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Monitor changes in patient conditions and communicate updates to the interdisciplinary team.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers about disease progression, medication management, and end-of-life care.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
- Collaborate with physicians, social workers, hospice aides, chaplains, and other healthcare professionals.
- Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and loved ones throughout the hospice journey.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Flexible scheduling opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of patients and families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
