What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Per Diem Nights position at HospiceCare?
Status: Per Diem
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Shift: Nights
If you are interested in applying for this Career Opportunity you may also fill out a printable version and email it to HR@hospicecarewv.org or drop it off in person at the following offices:
- Charleston office
1606 Kanawha Boulevard, W.
Charleston, WV 25387
- Lewisburg office
1265 Maplewood Ave.
Lewisburg, WV 24901
Job Location: Peyton Hospice House, Lewisburg, WV
Position Summary:
Provides skilled nursing care and psychosocial support to patients / families in the Peyton Hospice House and supervises volunteers who provide care, LPNs, CNAs, and dietary aid during the shift. Performs other job duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications:
- Graduate from approved school of professional nursing.
- Current unrestricted WV RN license.
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Work Environment:
- Exposure to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens, and bodily fluids.
- Frequent interaction with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Fast-paced clinical settings with potential for high stress.
- Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift, transfer, and reposition patients up to 50 pounds independently and over 50 pounds with assistance.
- Frequent standing and walking for extended periods (8–12 hour per shift).
- Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.
- Ability to push and pull equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, stretchers, and medication carts).
- Visual acuity to read medication labels, physician orders, and monitors.
- Auditory ability to assess patient needs and respond to alarms or calls for assistance.
Salary : $71,290 - $89,495