PT Registered Nurse (RN) ICC Night Shift

Join Blue Ridge Care as a Registered Nurse RN (Hospice)

At Blue Ridge Care, we deliver extraordinary care to improve life's journey. As a mission-driven, not-for-profit healthcare system, we provide integrated services in hospice, serious illness care, the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), community thrift shops, and grief support. Our goal is simple: to reimagine how communities experience aging, serious illness, and end-of-life care through compassionate, personalized, and high-quality services.

Blue Ridge Care works to optimize the quality of life and well-being for those in our community affected by aging, chronic illness, or serious health conditions. With a mission of brightening life's journey for all whom we are privileged to serve, we are committed to expanding services to meet evolving healthcare needs.

Our core valuesdignity, integrity, teamwork, innovation, diversity, and excellenceguide everything we do. We proudly call our team members "Future Makers," as each person contributes to our culture, our mission, and the life-changing care we provide.

Position Summary

Blue Ridge Care is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Hospice team. This role is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing hospice care for patients and families, with a strong emphasis on community-based care and patient-centered outcomes.

The ideal candidate is clinically skilled, compassionate, and self-directed, with a strong ability to manage complex patient needs while providing emotional support to patients and families during sensitive times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete initial, comprehensive, and ongoing patient and family assessments to determine hospice needs
• Provide professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation
• Develop and implement individualized care plans focused on palliative care, incorporating patient and caregiver goals
• Monitor patient condition and symptom management, revising care plans as necessary
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders
• Educate patients and caregivers on care plans, medications, diet, and self-care techniques
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and promote comfort and quality of life
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation, including pain and symptom management in the EMR
• Communicate changes in patient condition to providers and obtain/document physician orders as needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, holistic care
• Support emotional needs of patients and families, promoting dignity and comfort
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning discussions
• Coordinate medical equipment and additional services required for patient care
• Supervise hospice aides and delegate responsibilities appropriately
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to patient needs as assigned
• Ensure a safe and supportive environment for patients and families
• Engage in ongoing professional development and continuing education
• Support quality improvement initiatives and organizational goals
• Travel throughout the service area as required.

Education and Experience

• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse in Virginia (multi-state compact or Virginia-only license)
• Current CPR certification required
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience preferred, with at least one year in public health, home care, or hospice
• Critical care experience preferred
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage high-acuity patients with frequent medication adjustments
• Understanding of pain management principles and end-of-life care
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage workload effectively
• Must be able to provide compassionate care and remain composed during crisis situations
• Valid driver's license and reliable, insured transportation required

Physical / Sensory / Cognitive Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and lift patients or equipment up to 50 pounds
• Ability to remain in physically demanding positions for extended periods
• Visual acuity sufficient to assess patient condition and read medical instruments
• Hearing ability sufficient to communicate with patients, families, and team members and respond to alarms
• Ability to perform essential nursing tasks, including lifting, positioning, and transferring patients
• Capability to meet the physical demands of home-based patient care environments

Your Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Thrift Shop Discount
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness coverage

Blue Ridge Care is a non-profit, equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and those we serve.