Hospice RN

Job Summary
Join our compassionate healthcare team as a Hospice Registered Nurse (RN), where you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered end-of-life care. In this dynamic position, you will provide holistic nursing services to patients in their homes and community settings, ensuring comfort, dignity, and support for patients and their families during challenging times. Your expertise in symptom management, medication administration, and emotional support will make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. This role offers an opportunity to work with a dedicated team committed to excellence in hospice and palliative medicine, fostering a caring environment that values your skills and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to evaluate physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, ensuring personalized care plans are developed and implemented effectively.
• Administer medications including pain management therapies and other treatments as indicated for symptom relief.
• Provide wound care while maintaining strict aseptic techniques to prevent infections.
• Educate patients and families on disease progression, medication use, advanced directives, and comfort measures to promote informed decision-making.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care by collaborating with physicians, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
• Document all patient interactions accurately using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems while adhering to HIPAA regulations.
• Respond promptly to triage calls and urgent situations in the community setting, providing guidance on symptom management or emergency interventions as needed.

Skills

• Must be able to maintain excellent communication and positive interactions, including with co-workers, patients, families, facility partners, etc.
• Proven experience in hospice & palliative care with strong knowledge of pain management and symptom control strategies.
• Critical care experience including ICU or emergency medicine enhances ability to handle complex cases with confidence.
• Experience working with diverse populations including geriatrics, patients with developmental disabilities, memory care needs, or those in assisted living or long-term care settings.
• Strong understanding of infection control practices and aseptic techniques essential for safe patient care.
• Ability to perform physical examinations, vital signs assessment, medication reconciliation, and diagnostic evaluation in home or community environments.
• Excellent communication skills for teaching families about disease processes and providing emotional support during difficult times.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Join us in making a profound difference by providing compassionate hospice care that honors each patient's dignity while supporting their loved ones through life's final journey!

Pay: $49.00 - $54.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 24 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $49 - $54