Traveling Hospice Registered Nurse

Compassus • Cass City, MI

14d

About The Position

The Traveling Registered Nurse models Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation; promotes the Compassus philosophy using the 6 Pillars of Success; upholds the Code of Ethical Conduct; and fosters positive working relationships across the company and with external stakeholders. The role travels extensively to various locations based on staffing needs, with assignments typically lasting 8–13 weeks. Between assignments, the nurse may work in their home program as needed.

As a member of the homecare team, the nurse provides routine and emergency patient assessments, educates patients and caregivers, coordinates care, and supports patients and families in maintaining comfort and coping. The nurse works a flexible schedule to meet agency staffing needs and applies applicable state and federal regulations and requirements of other certified agencies.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state or states of employment and ability to obtain nursing licenses in states where care is delivered.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to travel extensively.
• Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English.
• Working knowledge of nursing principles, standards, and applications.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and the use of medical devices, ambulatory aides, assistive and resistive devices, and related training.
• Ability to work with patients of all types and levels.
• Strong organizational, time-management, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and calculate rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Ability to read and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions.
• Louisiana-specific: Two years of full-time Registered Nurse experience, or two years of full-time clinical experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in hospice in place of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Mississippi-specific: One year of full-time Registered Nurse experience, or three years of full-time continuous employment as a Licensed Practical Nurse immediately preceding Registered Nurse licensure.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of nursing practice or equivalent experience.
• Home health, hospice, oncology, or long-term care experience.

Responsibilities

• Travel to assigned programs where there is a vacant position, increased census, or other staffing need; assignments may last 8–13 weeks.
• Admit patients and perform routine and emergency assessments in accordance with departmental policy.
• Serve as a preceptor when needed to help onboard and train new team members.
• Meet the assigned program’s productivity standards and remain available for visits during the regular workday.
• Coordinate clinical services and disciplines, including PT, OT, MSW, and HHA services, as indicated by the Plan of Care through case management.
• Document observations, treatments, and other relevant information at the bedside.
• Communicate with the Hospice IDT, Medical Director, and Attending Physician as directed about symptom-relief measures and monitor responses.
• Help prevent unwarranted hospitalizations by meeting patient and family needs in the home.
• Collaborate with the IDT on clinical and psychosocial interventions and coordinate hospice or home health care to support appropriate, continuous, quality care.
• Develop and update care plans after each Plan of Care change and ensure updates are made by psychosocial staff.
• Educate patients and caregivers about patient care, disease processes, symptom control, wound care, and IV therapy.
• Complete referral and admission assessments as requested.
• Supervise care provided by Hospice and Home Health Licensed Practical Nurses and Aides.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Flexible time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness programs
• Career development, including leadership pathways, mentorship, and personalized professional development
• Recognition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree