RN - Home Health Care/Hospice

Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)
Health Care Connectors is a leading home healthcare organization dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients in the comfort of their homes. Our interdisciplinary team works collaboratively to ensure each patient receives personalized care that promotes comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
We are seeking an experienced Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) with a minimum of one year of direct hospice nursing experience to join our team. This position is ideal for a nurse with an established background in hospice care who is comfortable independently managing patient needs, providing end-of-life care, and supporting patients and families in a home-based setting.
When you join our team, you will:

Earn a competitive annual salary of $100,000–$115,000
Work in a supportive and collaborative clinical environment
Deliver meaningful one-on-one care to hospice patients in their homes
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals
Have opportunities for professional growth and continued learning
Make a direct impact on patient comfort, dignity, and quality of life
Required:

Minimum of 1 year of direct hospice nursing experience
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Connecticut
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Experience performing hospice patient assessments, developing individualized care plans, and providing end-of-life care
Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
Strong understanding of hospice nursing practices, pain management, symptom control, and patient comfort measures
Ability to independently assess patient needs and provide nursing care in patients' homes
Strong communication, clinical documentation, and patient education skills
Preferred:

Additional experience in home health, palliative care, or community-based nursing
Experience using Homecare Homebase (HCHB)
Experience managing hospice patient caseloads and coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams
Experience supporting geriatric patients and individuals with terminal illnesses
What you’ll do:

Perform comprehensive nursing assessments for hospice patients in their homes
Develop, implement, and update individualized hospice care plans based on patient needs and physician orders
Assess and manage pain, symptoms, and changes in patient condition to ensure comfort and quality of life
Administer medications and coordinate treatments according to physician orders
Provide education to patients and families regarding hospice services, medications, symptom management, and end-of-life expectations
Offer compassionate emotional support and guidance to patients and caregivers
Coordinate care with physicians, social workers, chaplains, home health aides, and other members of the interdisciplinary hospice team
Monitor patient conditions, identify changes in health status, and communicate updates to appropriate healthcare professionals
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using electronic medical records
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and ongoing patient care planning
Ensure nursing care complies with applicable hospice standards, clinical protocols, and regulatory requirements
Compensation: $100,000 – $115,000 per year