Hospice RN

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

Job Summary:

The Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) provides compassionate, patient- and family-centered care to individuals with terminal illnesses. The RN coordinates and delivers physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients in their homes, hospice facilities, or long-term care settings, ensuring comfort, dignity, and quality of life in the end-of-life journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patient’s physical, emotional, and psychosocial status.

• Develop and implement individualized hospice care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

• Administer medications and treatments for symptom and pain management according to physician orders.

• Provide education and support to patients and their families about the disease process, hospice philosophy, and end-of-life care.

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) in accordance with hospice policies and regulations.

• Serve as a patient advocate and coordinate care with physicians, chaplains, social workers, aides, and volunteers.

• Participate in on-call rotations, after-hours visits, and crisis intervention as needed.

• Ensure all care is provided in accordance with established standards of practice, agency policies, and applicable laws and regulations (including Medicare/Medicaid requirements).

Qualifications:

• Licensure: Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (ADN or BSN).

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience; hospice, palliative, or oncology experience preferred.

• Certifications: Current CPR/BLS certification; CHPN (Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse) preferred or willingness to obtain.

• Skills: Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication, emotional resilience, and empathy.

• Technology: Proficient in electronic documentation and basic computer systems.

Working Conditions:

• Frequent travel to patient homes, long-term care facilities, or assisted living residences.

• May involve exposure to emotional situations, infectious diseases, and varying home environments.

• Flexibility in scheduling, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call duties.