What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice - RN PRN (After Hours) (36872) position at The Care Team?
Hospice Registered Nurse PRN (After Hours)
Compassion beyond the day shift. Flexibility that fits your life.
Overview
The Care Team is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our growing team. The After Hours RN provides skilled nursing care and compassionate end-of-life support to hospice patients in their homes or facility settings, working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team.
Schedule, Hours & Territory
Compassion beyond the day shift. Flexibility that fits your life.
Overview
The Care Team is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our growing team. The After Hours RN provides skilled nursing care and compassionate end-of-life support to hospice patients in their homes or facility settings, working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team.
Schedule, Hours & Territory
- This role is scheduled for after-hours coverage beginning at 4:30 PM, with occasional weekend support as needed.
- Kent County, MI
- Strong interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Supportive clinical leadership and resources
- Clear expectations and consistent workflows
- Environment focused on quality, compliance, and patient-centered care
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care
- Provide skilled nursing care in accordance with hospice standards and physician orders
- Coordinate care with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members
- Educate patients and families on symptom management, disease progression, and end-of-life care
- Document assessments, interventions, and care plans accurately and in a timely manner in the EMR HCHB (Homecare Homebase)
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning
- Support after-hours patient needs as part of an on-call rotation when applicable
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Hospice or home health experience preferred
- Strong clinical assessment and care coordination skills
- Ability to work independently in the field
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Experience using HCHB (Homecare Homebase) preferred
- Active driver’s license
- Ability to pass a criminal background check
- Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check
- Current TB testing in accordance with agency policy
- Current CPR certification as required for the role