Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)

PRN Hospice Registered NurseHeritage Hospice is excited to resume services in the Albuquerque community. Our dedicated team is hiring and ready to provide compassionate, high-quality care for patients and families across the region.The PRN Hospice Registered Nurse provides compassionate, skilled nursing care to patients and families facing life-limiting illness. This role supports the interdisciplinary team by performing patient assessments, delivering symptom management, and ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care across homes, assisted living communities, and skilled nursing facilities. The PRN RN offers flexible coverage for visits, on-call shifts, admissions, and routine support based on patient and team needs.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide direct nursing care, including assessments, symptom management, medications, and patient/family supportPerform PRN visits, admissions, follow-up visits, and urgent response visits as assignedCollaborate with the interdisciplinary team (IDG) to support high-quality care plansDocument all care and communication accurately and timely according to regulatory requirementsEducate patients, families, and caregivers on disease processes, comfort measures, and hospice philosophyCommunicate changes in patient condition promptly to the RN Case Manager or clinical leadershipParticipate in on-call rotations as available (if part of PRN expectations)Ensure a safe and supportive environment in patient homes or contracted facilitiesAdhere to all CMS, state, and hospice organizational standards of practiceQualificationsCurrent RN license in the state of New MexicoMinimum 1 year of nursing experience; hospice, palliative care, home health, or geriatric experience preferredStrong assessment, prioritization, and critical-thinking skillsCompassionate communication and ability to support families during end-of-life transitionsValid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insuranceAbility to work independently in field settings with professionalism and integrityComfort with electronic charting platforms (EMR) CompetenciesClinical assessment and symptom managementPatient-centered communicationHospice philosophy knowledgeDocumentation accuracyFlexibility and reliabilityCollaboration with interdisciplinary teamsWhat We OfferPRN BenefitsCompetitive PRN visit ratesMileage reimbursementFlexible schedulingSupportive team environmentTraining in hospice care and documentation standardsMeaningful work that enriches the lives of patients and families