RN | Registered Nurse | Hospice House | Part Time Overnights

MIDLAND CARE CONNECTION INC•Topeka, KS

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Midland Care Connection Midland Care Connection is a not for profit, community based organization dedicated to helping older adults and seriously ill individuals stay independent and supported in their homes. Established in 1978, we offer a full continuum of care, including hospice, palliative care, home health, grief and loss counseling, and our signature PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program. Our mission centers on "meeting individual needs through innovative care solutions," and we serve people across multiple counties in northeast Kansas. Hospice House A peaceful, 12 bed, inpatient facility dedicated to providing compassionate, end of life care when a home setting is no longer feasible. Here, patients receive around the clock, skilled hospice care from a multidisciplinary team—nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other specialists—focused on managing pain and symptoms with dignity and respect. The environment is designed to feel like home, offering comfort not just to the patients but also to their loved ones, providing space for visitation, emotional support, and moments of peace in the final chapter of life. RN Hospice House Provides hands on, comfort focused nursing care to patients receiving end of life services in an inpatient hospice setting. The role centers on assessing and managing symptoms (especially pain), administering medications, and ensuring patients remain as comfortable and dignified as possible. The nurse also updates care plans, documents all care provided, and works closely with the interdisciplinary hospice team (physicians, aides, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers). In addition, they support and educate families, helping them understand what to expect and offering emotional reassurance during a difficult time. Overall, the position combines clinical skill with compassionate, holistic care focused on quality of life rather than curative treatment.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted RN license (Kansas)
Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN)
Ability to assess patients and manage symptoms
Strong communication and documentation skills
Current CPR/BLS certification
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Hospice or palliative care experience
At least 1 year of clinical nursing experience
BSN degree
Experience with electronic medical records (EMR)
Hospice/Palliative Care certification (CHPN)

Responsibilities

Assessing and managing symptoms (especially pain)
Administering medications
Ensuring patients remain as comfortable and dignified as possible
Updating care plans
Documenting all care provided
Working closely with the interdisciplinary hospice team (physicians, aides, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers)
Supporting and educating families

Benefits

Health insurance options for employees and dependents
Dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA), with employer contributions
Paid Time Off (PTO), Personal and Taking Care of You Days
Holiday pay (six holidays per year)
403(b) ERISA Retirement Plan, match provided
Free group life and AD&D insurance of $20,000
On-site education center to provide professional development and CEU credits
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and dependents
Paid monthly volunteer time at non-profit organizations
Uniform Allowance Program