Registered Nurse Special Coverage Hospice
About The Position
Intermountain Health is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to provide holistic, patient-centered hospice care to people with terminal illnesses in their homes. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individualized care plans using the nursing process, technology, therapeutic interventions, and evidence-based practices, while coordinating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team. The role supports patients and families with clinical care, guidance, and emotional support, with a focus on comfort, dignity, and quality of life. This special-coverage schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts each weekend, Friday through Sunday, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. The nurse works independently while supported by a collaborative team and may develop skills in wound care, medication administration and management, IV therapy and monitoring, and patient and caregiver education. The position is based in St. George, Utah, and the listed scheduled weekly hours are 40.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice; valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of starting employment.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain a BSN within four years of their hire date.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
Nice To Haves
- One year of RN experience in acute care, home health, or hospice settings.
- Experience in wound care, IV therapy, or medication management.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized hospice care plans.
- Provide holistic, patient-centered care to patients with terminal illnesses in their homes.
- Use the nursing process, technology, therapeutic interventions, and evidence-based practices.
- Coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.
- Support and educate patients and caregivers, and provide guidance and emotional support to families.
- Provide care and services that may include wound care, medication administration, IV monitoring, and patient and caregiver education.
- Document patient care and access information as needed.
Benefits
- Annual caregiver incentive.
- $500 referral bonus.
- Professional development through training and certification programs.
- Comprehensive caregiver benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
