Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Hospice - PRN - NOC Shift - Weekend

Job Description Description: PRN Float Registered Nurse - PM/NOC

At Unity Hospice, we are dedicated to honoring life by bringing peace of mind and comfort when it matters most. With over 46 years of compassionate care, we take pride in the supportive and collaborative environment we provide for our team members. The Float registered nurse rotates duties between the community, the Meng Residence, and the Triage department based on staffing needs. This includes completing skilled nursing assessments within the community or at the Meng Residence as well as providing safe and effective telephone advice, care instructions and directions to the appropriate level of care. The Float nurse works collaboratively with the primary care teams, interdisciplinary team and schedule coordinators to achieve high quality patient standards.

PRN Pool 2 Requirements:
This is a PRN (Pool 2) position with variable shifts based on departmental needs.
2 shifts per month
Half shifts may be picked up, with 2 half shifts counting as 1 full shift toward the monthly requirement
PM shifts: 3:00 p.m.–Night shifts: 7:00 p.m.–Weekends & Holidays: Currently no-required weekend or holiday commitments; team members may voluntarily pick up available weekend and holiday shift.

Provide skilled nursing assessment and appropriate intervention

• Update the plan of care as necessary and review care plans with patient and family
• Respond to urgent patient/family needs in collaboration with triage nursing staff
• Initiate crisis care as needed
• Report appropriate findings and significant changes to the primary team, attending physician and primary caregiver
• Provide education to patient/family members on disease progression, symptom management, medication and other associated patient care needs
• Administer and titrate medication according to physician/nurse practitioner orders
• Record all received orders to the Electronic Medical Record and initiate follow up as needed
• Prioritize daily work and make adjustments taking into account the needs of patients, Unity and other staff
• Delegate nursing duties to LPN and supervise care provided by CNA
• Telephone triage and follow-up to patient care related contacts
• Record and maintain complete and accurate records of patient and physician communications
• Fax/call new and refill prescriptions according to physician orders
• Unity is dedicated to supporting your well-being, growth, and success with a range of valuable benefits!

Health: We provide comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Accounts, and flexible spending options for medical and dependent care. On-site health risk assessments and flu shots are also available to keep you and your family well.

Life: Unity values work-life balance, offering paid time off, extended illness and injury bank, bereavement leave, an Employee Assistance Program, and fitness membership reimbursement to support your personal needs and interests outside of work.

Security: For your financial peace of mind, Unity offers a 403(b) retirement savings plan, group life insurance, voluntary life insurance, as well as accident, critical illness, and disability insurance options.

We reward your skills and commitment with competitive pay, overtime opportunities for hourly roles, and mileage reimbursement.

Career: Grow with Unity through internal and external learning opportunities, education assistance, and leadership development programs designed to support your professional journey.

Unity’s Nurse Fellowship Residency Program supports all newly hired nurses, regardless of prior experience, through a comprehensive 9-month curriculum designed to build essential hospice skills and foundational knowledge.

Unity also supports nurses’ professional growth by covering board certification and recertification costs in hospice and palliative care—CHPN for RNs and CHPLN for LPNs (after 3 years of employment).

Associate degree in Nursing required, bachelor’s degree preferred.

• RN license in the state of practice required (RN must practice under the law and regulations governing nursing in the state of practice).
• Computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, and Outlook)

Highly motivated and organized with a strong attention to detail and analytical skills to help solve problems.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to keep up to date with policies, practices, and regulations.
Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations as well as policies and procedures of Unity.
Satisfy mandatory training requirements regarding local, state, and federal regulations and/or Unity’s policies and procedures.