Registered Nurse - Hospice Shenandoah House - Full-Time RN

Registered Professional Nurse

At Augusta Health, your work matters — and so do you. Whether you're delivering direct patient care, supporting operations, or innovating behind the scenes, every role contributes to our mission of promoting wellness and healing through compassionate service. We offer more than just a job — we offer a purpose-driven career in a nationally recognized, independent health system located in Virginia's scenic Shenandoah Valley.

Our team members thrive in a supportive culture that values collaboration, integrity, and excellence. With opportunities across clinical and non-clinical areas, Augusta Health is a place where your skills make a difference, and your growth is a priority.

A registered professional nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care for assigned patients on a specific shift working at the Shenandoah House. Coordinates with the Hospice Care Manager on the nursing plan of care as well as carrying out provider orders and nursing standards of care using the nursing process. Collaboration with the hospice IDT, medical director, and providers to ensure quality care at end of life. Also directs and guides other members of the patient care team.

This position plays a critical role in supporting Augusta Health's mission and advancing departmental goals through measurable performance indicators and service excellence. This position contributes to a collaborative, patient-centered environment and helps drive outcomes aligned with organizational priorities.

Essential Job Duties

• Medications
• Completes 5 Rights with 100% compliance. Knowledge of medications used.
• Knowledge and use of high-risk medications.
• Ability to perform calculations for mixtures/solutions.
• Follows policy for bar code scanning with high level of compliance.
• Implement
• Observed to anticipate patient's potential complications and need for appropriate preventive measures.
• Demonstrates strong clinical skills in technical aspects of care, pain management, systems assessment, and patient satisfaction.
• Demonstrates proficiency in starting IVs and phlebotomy and follows hospital policy and procedure.
• Maintains patient safety.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Provides patient education appropriate to age and knowledge level of patient.
• Demonstrates proficiency in computer applications necessary to perform the job.
• Coordinates care through use of interdisciplinary services as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Nursing Diploma and/or Associate Degree in Nursing
• Licensure/Certification:
• Current and valid Registered Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Virginia or from a state that is part of a Compact Agreement with Virginia
• CPR-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Certification (BLS HCP)
• Experience: Requires at least one year of recent Medical/Surgical/ICU experience
• Driver's License: Yes
• To drive an Augusta Health Vehicle, must also be 21 years old and Motor Vehicle (MVR) must be approved by Risk Management.
• Eligibility to work in the United States and meet Virginia state employment requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: BSN, MSN
• Licensure/Certification: Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse Certification (CHPN) preferred
• Experience: Hospice experience
• Prior experience in a hospital, healthcare system, or related service-oriented environment
• Familiarity with Augusta Health's systems, workflows, or organizational culture is a plus

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Unit and annual competencies to be completed each year
• HIPPA - no breaches of confidentiality. No related complaints voiced on patient/family satisfaction surveys. No related complaints voiced by fellow care providers of observed incidences.
• Knowledgeable of location and content of departmental policies and procedures
• Nurse Practice Act-Scope of Practice
• Basic computer skills
• National Patient Safety Goals
• Clinical competence in all aspects of the unit
• Ability to work under stressful situations to meet patient and family needs

About Augusta Health

Augusta Health is an independent, nonprofit, mission-driven health system located in Fishersville, Virginia, in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. We offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services, including Augusta Medical Center—a 255-bed facility—and Augusta Medical Group, which operates 40 practice locations and four urgent care centers. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care makes Augusta Health a leading employer and healthcare provider in the region.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Augusta Health recruits, hires, and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in accordance with federal and Virginia state employment laws.