Weekend Visit RN - Hospice - Alexandria/Fergus Falls

Vivie•Fergus Falls, MN

8d•$40 - $45•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Hospice Registered Nurse (RN), you’ll be at the heart of our community, providing compassionate end-of-life care and supporting patients and their families through one of life’s most profound journeys. Whether managing complex symptoms, coordinating individualized care plans, or offering emotional support, you’ll play a key role in honoring dignity, comfort, and quality of life for our hospice patients.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Minnesota.
CPR certification required.
Exceptional communication 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 be on-call and provide emergency coverage on weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Ability to pass 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 strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive hospice care by performing all visit types, including admissions, routine/PRN visits, re-certifications, discharges, and end-of-life care.
Conduct accurate and thorough assessments at each visit, completing documentation in the patient's home.
Utilize advanced pain and symptom management techniques, administer comfort medications appropriately, and provide clinical education and ongoing emotional support.
Provide regular supervision and guidance to HHAs at least every 14 days to ensure high-quality, compassionate care.
Communicate and collaborate continuously with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, social workers, spiritual care providers, and other members of the patient’s care team.
Initiate and participate in care conferences to discuss pain management, bereavement counseling, and patient’s goals of care.
Complete IDG notes and updates in a timely manner.
Demonstrate accountability in daily tasks and uphold team norms and expectations.
Inspire and motivate the hospice team by creating a positive culture that fosters trust, collaboration, and commitment to exceptional care.
Travel to patients’ homes within designated regions.