Hospice Registered Nurse

Overview Lead with Heart. Be the Difference. Transform End-of-Life Care. Join our company, where every day is an opportunity to deliver personalized, meaningful hospice and palliative care to patients facing life‑limiting illnesses. We support patients and their families with dignity, comfort, and love. Responsibilities Be the primary point of contact for patients and families, guiding them through every step of their hospice journey. Deliver and document skilled, hands‑on nursing care based on each patient’s individualized Plan of Care—whether in a patient’s home, assisted living, or other settings. Perform initial and ongoing assessments to monitor patient condition and adjust care as needed. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team—including physicians, LPNs, CNAs, social workers, chaplains, and others—to build and refine personalized care plans. Provide emotional, physical, and spiritual support to patients and their loved ones—offering education, comfort, and bereavement guidance. Teach caregivers how to care for their loved one safely and confidently, offering both practical training and emotional reassurance. Communicate important updates in patient condition to the care team, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions. Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date clinical documentation and follow infection control and compliance standards. Support the organization’s quality improvement and scheduling initiatives to ensure care is consistent, compassionate, and efficient. Help patients and families understand and navigate topics such as: Medication administration Hospice philosophy and services Symptom and pain management End‑of‑life processes and expectations Perform comprehensive patient assessments and reassessments, including in‑person/telephonic RN assessments/screenings, and provide education to patients, family members, and caregivers as appropriate. Deliver skilled nursing interventions and symptom management aligned with goals of care. Develop and update individualized plans of care, determining patient visit frequency to meet individual needs and risk identification. Coordinate care across interdisciplinary teams, including consultation with physicians and nurse partitioners. Provide patient and caregiver education regarding disease process, self‑care techniques, end‑of‑life care, medications, nutrition and dietary needs. Communicate changes in condition, or signs and symptoms of decline, to the appropriate provider (e.g., NP, PCP, hospice physician). Support the continuity of care by identifying and supporting home health, palliative and hospice referrals and transitions in levels of care. Document timely clinical records on all patients, including screening/assessment findings, physician orders, progress notes, and care plans. Maintain effective working relationships with IDG and involve the team when a patient’s care plan warrants team participation to achieve the desired outcome. Participate in on‑call and patient support activities as applicable, conducting on‑call services in a clinically competent and responsive manner. Qualifications Education: Registered Nurse Experience: Minimum of one (1) year as an RN in acute care hospital, oncology, long‑term care, hospice, or home health. Hospice or palliative care experience preferred. Licenses, Certifications and/or Registration: Current license to practice nursing in the state of requested employment. CPR Certification Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance. Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families, hospice services, and interdisciplinary roles. Excellent patient assessment skills, knowledge of community resources, and thorough understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, ACHC, and other regulatory guidelines. Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to document and manage programs. Adaptability, critical thinking, accountability, and regulatory compliance. Timely patient visits and accurate, complete clinical records. Patient and caregiver satisfaction orientation. Benefits Competitive Pay 401(k) with company match Career advancement opportunities National & local recognition programs Teammate assistance fund Medical, dental, vision insurance Mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays Wellness programs (telemedicine, diabetes management, joint & spine concierge care) Education support & tuition assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN) Free continuing education units (CEUs) Company‑paid life & long‑term disability insurance Voluntary benefits (pet, critical illness, accident, LTC) Legalese This is a safety‑sensitive position. Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits. Where applicable, employee must meet state‑specific requirements. We are proud to be an EEO employer. We maintain a drug‑free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr