Registered Nurse (RN) – Hospice

Vivie Career • Coon Rapids, MN

21d

About The Position

Vivie is hiring a Hospice Registered Nurse to provide compassionate end-of-life care and support patients and their families. The RN manages complex symptoms, coordinates individualized care plans, and helps honor patients’ dignity, comfort, and quality of life. The position is hourly and non-exempt, scheduled for 80 hours per pay period, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a pay range of $40.00 to $49.00 per hour based on experience, qualifications, and location. The role involves travel to patients’ homes within designated regions and includes on-call emergency coverage on weekends, evenings, and holidays. It includes HHA supervision and support but no formal supervisory responsibilities. The position reports to the Regional Manager of Clinical Operations.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Minnesota.
• CPR certification.
• Exceptional communication skills 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 provide on-call and 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 comprehensive hospice care through admissions, routine and PRN visits, recertifications, discharges, and end-of-life care.
• Conduct thorough assessments during visits and complete documentation in patients’ homes.
• Use pain and symptom management techniques, administer comfort medications appropriately, and provide clinical education and ongoing emotional support.
• Supervise and guide home health aides (HHAs) at least every 14 days.
• Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, social workers, spiritual care providers, and other care team members.
• Initiate and participate in care conferences covering pain management, bereavement counseling, and patients’ goals of care.
• Complete interdisciplinary group (IDG) notes and updates in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate accountability in daily work and uphold team norms and expectations.
• Help foster a positive team culture based on trust, collaboration, and commitment to exceptional care.
• Provide on-call and emergency coverage on weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Travel to patients’ homes within designated regions.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling, autonomy, and work-life support.
• Modern technology to make work easier.
• 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 IRS rate, stated as currently $0.76 per mile, or drive-time or car-program options.
• Scholarships, training, and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed