(Every Other) Weekend Hospice Nurse - Registered Nurse

Brighton Hospice • Huntington Woods, MI

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About The Position

Brighton/Suncrest Hospice is seeking a Weekend Registered Nurse to provide hospice care and services to a group of patients. The nurse visits patients where they reside, including private homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals. The role completes hospice admissions and patient visits as needed, responds to calls from patients, families, and customers, and makes nursing visits for symptom management, deaths, and admissions. The RN serves as an advocate for hospice care and Suncrest Hospice and works closely with patients while receiving support from the patient care team.

The position is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Brighton/Suncrest emphasizes high-quality patient and family care, increased clinical visits, lower clinician caseloads, and work/life balance.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in good standing in the state(s) of practice.
• One year of experience under an RN license.
• Strong clinical and communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and collaborate with other care professionals.
• Ability to work independently and manage day-to-day activities, including phone, email, written communication, and meetings with healthcare professionals.
• Understanding of hospice rules and regulations.
• Time-management skills to schedule visits, attend required meetings, and respond to urgent needs.
• Ability to learn an electronic medical records system.
• Willingness to drive, reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Admissions experience.
• On-call experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and services for a group of hospice patients.
• Visit patients in private homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals.
• Complete hospice admissions and patient visits as needed.
• Answer calls from patients, families, and customers.
• Make nursing visits for symptom management, deaths, and admissions as needed.
• Advocate for hospice services and Suncrest Hospice.
• Collaborate with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership.
• Manage visits, documentation, and meetings; respond to urgent needs by prioritizing and triaging multiple concerns.
• Travel across the service area to visit patients.

Benefits

• Actual work/life balance.
• 401(k) plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment.
• A culture emphasizing appreciation and valuing team members.
• Opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades.
• Pay of $41.00 per hour plus bonus opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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