Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)

Description

Wellspring Lutheran Services is a statewide nonprofit serving families throughout Michigan. We are currently seeking a full-time Hospice Registered Nurse (RN ) to join our Hospice team serving Frankenmuth, Saginaw, Bay City and the surrounding communities. This role provides in-home and facility-based hospice care focused on comfort, symptom management and compassionate support for patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and utilize all necessary information to function effectively in hospice settings.
• Provide professional nursing care and comfort using the nursing process.
• Assess and evaluate patient and family status to support comfort and quality of life.
• Complete initial patient assessments.
• Review, implement and revise plans of care for pain and symptom management.
• Re-evaluate patient and family needs regularly and adjust services as appropriate.
• Participate in interdisciplinary group meetings.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Apply appropriate preventative, therapeutic and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Maintain communication with physicians, supervisors and interdisciplinary team members.
• Complete and submit accurate clinical documentation according to established procedures.
• Supervise hospice aides every two weeks.

Qualifications

• Current Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing, required.
• Successful completion of an accredited nursing program.
• At least one (1) year of hospice nursing experience.
• One year of hospice, home health, medical, surgical, critical care or long-term care nursing experience preferred.
• Compassionate, reliable and committed to patient- and family-centered care.
• Ability and willingness to travel daily for patient visits, utilizing your own vehicle (mileage reimbursed).

Schedule and Compensation

• Employment Type: Full-time, 32 - 40 hours per week
• Schedule: Weekdays, 8-hour shifts
• Shift: Day Shift
• Weekends: One weekend per month required on-call
• Hybrid:  Home-based with travel to patients in homes and skilled nursing facilities daily
• On-Call: Scheduled rotation required for after hour calls
• Pay Rate: $38.00 - $40.00 per hour, based on experience and licensure
• Mileage Reimbursement: Provided for daily travel

Benefits

• Training and clinical support
• Connection to team through weekly meetings and trainings
• Meaningful work supporting patients and families in your community
• Health, vision and dental insurance
• 403(b) retirement plans + matching
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• On-call pay
• DailyPay access your earned wages anytime
• Wellspring SupportLinc employee assistance program

Location

Wellspring Lutheran Services - Hospice Office
100 Mayer Rd
Frankenmuth, MI 48734

Full job description provided during the interview.