20 Best hospice nurse jobs (Hiring Now!)

Registered Nurse (RN)
VITAS Healthcare —Pensacola, FL
Registered Nurse, RN, follows VITAS policies and standards (See VITAS Standards Manual) and practices within the scope of the RN license and has knowledge of…
$36 - $37 an hour
Hospice RN
James River Home Health & Hospice —Chesterfield, VA
Must have a valid driver's license and a reliable car available for use during work hours. Must be a Registered Nurse with a current license to practice nursing…
Estimated: $71.9K - $91K a year
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2d
Home Health/Hospice Nurse
Community Home Health Care Services —Grant, MI
Graduate of nursing school and currently holding a RN license. Preparing clinical and progress notes for each patient visit via EMR.
$40 - $90 an hour
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14d
Hospice House Registered Nurse (RN) Nights
Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte —Charlotte, NC
The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) allows a registered nurse (RN) and licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) to have one multistate license in a primary…
Estimated: $67.5K - $85.5K a year
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Hospice Nurse
STELLAR HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE —Houston, TX
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans. Experience in patient care, particularly in hospice or palliative care settings.
$65 - $100 an hour
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Registered Nurse/Triage Nurse - Hospice
Berkley Home Health Care —Remote
\*MUST have and be willing to obtain a Colorado RN/ LPN license within 90 days of employment.*. \*Experience with end-of-life care is strongly preferred.
$20,000 - $22,000 a year
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Registered Nurse
VITAS Healthcare —Tallahassee, FL
Registered Nurse, RN, follows VITAS policies and standards (See VITAS Standards Manual) and practices within the scope of the RN license and has knowledge of…
$36 - $37 an hour
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
VITAS Healthcare —Palatine, IL
Must have and maintain transportation to be used for work with required liability insurance and license. Currently licensed to practice nursing in the state…
$30 - $36 an hour
Hospice Nurses, RN - Full-Time & Per Diem - Molokaʻi and Lanaʻi
Hospice Maui - Moloka'i —Molokai, HI
Current Hawaii RN license in good standing. Driver’s license, and reliable personal vehicle insured in accordance with State requirements.
$45.82 - $48.82 an hour
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Registered Nurse (RN) *BONUS* (Home Health/Hospice)
Lewistown Home Health and Hospice: The Bridge —Lewistown, PA
Reasonable RN patient load, with minimal case management. _*\*Only local RN candidates need apply. _*RN’s contact us to learn more about the *_*Lewistown Home…
Estimated: $74.7K - $94.5K a year
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RN Hospice Field Case Manager, Prefer Spanish Speaking - Willing to train Non hospice exp
Nightingale Hospice inc —Pearsall, TX
Nightingale Hospice Care Inc. is growing and we are seeking PRN RN field case managers to aide in delivering high quality care to our patients and families.
$65 - $150 an hour
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3d
RN, Hospice Admission Registered Nurse [Apply Now!; Per-Diem, On-Call, Full-Time]
Affinity Hospice Care, Inc. —Gilroy, CA
Registered nurses shall have a minimum of (a) one (1) year of experience as a professional nurse within the last three (3) years OR (b) have a baccalaureate…
$80 - $130 an hour
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6d
Registered Nurse Hospice Case Manager
State of Wisconsin —Kenosha, WI
Hospice case manager: 3 years (Required). Staff will primarily be seeing patients in the community setting, i.e. their home, the home of a family member,…
$75 - $80 an hour
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21h
Register Nurse for Hospice
White Oak Hospice —Marina del Rey, CA
Registered nurses shall have a minimum of (a) one (1) year of experience as a professional nurse within the last three (3) years OR (b) have a baccalaureate…
Up to $250 an hour
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1d
Hospice RN Case Manager
Ancora Hospice & Palliative Services —Meridian, ID
The candidate will need to have RN license in good standing and should exhibit compassion, empathy, and a professional presence to patients and families we care…
$72,870 - $87,360 a year
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Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager
Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte —Huntersville, NC
The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) allows a registered nurse (RN) and licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) to have one multistate license in a primary…
Estimated: $68.9K - $87.3K a year
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Registered Nurse, Hospice
DEL CIELO HOSPICE —Corpus Christi, TX
Formal nurse training; certification as hospice nurse is a plus. Proven experience as hospice nurse or registered nurse. Emotional/mental stability and stamina.
From $70,000 a year
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RN Hospice Nurse
Heart 2 Heart Hospice Care —Portland, OR
Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order. This role requires daily driving in order to provide care where our patients call…
$49 - $55 an hour
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8d
Hospice Registered Nurse (7 On 7 Off)
Careline Health Group —Gladwin, MI
Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage. Completes assessments specific to the provision of Hospice care, including but not limited to…
Estimated: $67.1K - $85K a year
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Hospice Nurse (RN) - Fort Worth - PRN as needed.
Lenity Light Hospice —Mansfield, TX
Formal nurse training; certification as hospice nurse is a plus. Proven experience as hospice nurse or registered nurse. Emotional/mental stability and stamina.
From $75 an hour
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Registered Nurse (RN)

VITAS Healthcare - Pensacola, FL

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Job Details

Full-time $36 - $37 an hour

Benefits

Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

RN License
Hospice care
Home health
2 years
Nursing

Full Job Description

The VITAS RN is a member of the interdisciplinary team who work together to meet the physical, medical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual needs of hospice patients and families facing terminal illness and bereavement. The VITAS RN is designated to provide coordination of care, ensure continuous assessment of each patient's and family's needs and implementation of the interdisciplinary plan of care. Salary Range: $36 - $37 / Hour

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Registered Nurse, RN, is a member of the interdisciplinary team who work together to meet the physical, medical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual needs of hospice patients and families facing terminal illness and bereavement. The Registered Nurse, RN, is designated to provide coordination of care, ensure continuous assessment of each patients and family’s needs and implementation of the interdisciplinary plan of care.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

a. Case Management and Supervision for Registered Nurse, RN

1. Registered Nurse, RN, follows VITAS policies and standards (See VITAS Standards Manual) and practices within the scope of the RN license and has knowledge of hospice eligibility requirements

2. Registered Nurse, RN, reports any request to practice outside of scope of license to the manager/supervisor

3. Registered Nurse, RN, performs supervision of (VITAS employed and contracted) nursing tasks delegated to Hospice Aides, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (and contracted Registered Nurses) and Volunteers per the plan of care

4. Registered Nurse, RN, completes initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments including physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and bereavement in order to provide palliation of end-of-life symptoms

5. Registered Nurse, RN, appropriately identifies/utilizes resources, referrals such as PT, OT, Home Health, Dietary, Pharmacy, Supplies, Home Medical Equipment, and other visits/consults

6. Registered Nurse, RN, completes documentation at the time of the event and at the location of care unless otherwise directed

7. Registered Nurse, RN, provides education and training to patients, families, caregivers and referral sources in the care of the patient, including pain management

8. Registered Nurse, RN, participates in patient care meetings as assigned

9. Registered Nurse, RN, participates in weekly team meetings

10. Registered Nurse, RN, provides effective communication/shift reports through written, verbal, reporting and body language

11. Registered Nurse, RN, participates in bereavement support

12. Registered Nurse, RN, participates in the on-call rotation and/or provides shifts during non-business hours such as evenings, weekends and holidays based upon program-identified needs

13. Registered Nurse, RN, provides visits/shifts in program coverage area

14. Registered Nurse, RN, works with IDG to develop, coordinate, and follow the patients individualized plan of care

15. Registered Nurse, RN, obtains physician orders when necessary

16. Registered Nurse, RN, provides those services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill

17. Registered Nurse, RN, evaluates the outcome of services

18. Registered Nurse, RN, appropriately delegates nursing tasks to Hospice Aides/Homemakers, Volunteers, and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses

a) Connecticut: For activities other than those listed in section 19-13D69(d)(3) of the Connecticut Department of Public Health delegated to a Hospice/Homemaker, the RN will document in the clinical record that:

i. All factors pertinent to the patient’s safety, including the competence of the Hospice Aide/Homemaker have been assessed

ii. Determination that this activity can be delegated safely to a Hospice Aide/Homemaker

19. Registered Nurse, RN, provides nursing care including nursing tasks that may be delegated to other roles such as LPNs, HAs and Volunteers

20. Registered Nurse, RN, participates in and monitors patient and family care compliance activities

21. Registered Nurse, RN, professionally manages/coordinates the hospice plan of care

22. Registered Nurse, RN, provides and follows infection control practices

23. Registered Nurse, RN, delivers care in accordance with the patients plan of care.

i. Provides primary nursing care for inpatient and continuous care patients as assigned.

b. Quality Improvement

a. Registered Nurse, RN, participates in the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program and related activities as assigned. For the Registered Nurse, RN, this may include, but is not limited to:

b. Registered Nurse, RN, participation in Performance Improvement Project(s) (PIP)

c. Registered Nurse, RN, gathering clinical data which is used for quality measures

c. Professional Development

a. Registered Nurse, RN, develops and achieves professional growth goals and objectives personally and per Team Manager reviews

b. Registered Nurse, RN, responsible for attending orientation and regularly scheduled in-services/educational conferences as assigned

c. Registered Nurse, RN, participates in orientation of Hospice Aides, Volunteers and other IDG members as assigned

d. Registered Nurse, RN, participates in training activities internally within VITAS and externally as assigned

e. Registered Nurse, RN, provides customer service

f. Registered Nurse, RN, maintains focus on the patient and family experience of care

g. Registered Nurse, RN, serves as a patient and family advocate

h. Registered Nurse, RN, reports patient/family/customer complaints to Team Manager

i. Registered Nurse, RN, participates in patient/family/customer conflict resolution as applicable

j. Registered Nurse, RN, represents the nursing profession, the VITAS site/location and VITAS overall in a positive manner

JOB REQUIREMENTS

a. Registered Nurse, RN, has reliable transportation with adequate insurance coverage for driver and passengers.

b. Registered Nurse, RN, has telephone available (cellular or land line)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands for the Registered Nurse, RN described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of the Registered Nurse, RN, the employee is regularly required to:

1. Assist in lifting and transferring patients, as required.

2. Lift objects in excess of 20 pounds

3. Stand or walk in excess of one hour per day

4. Talk and hear

Specific vision abilities required for the Registered Nurse, RN include:

1. Close vision

2. Distance vision

3. Ability to adjust focus

The Registered Nurse, RN will be required to sit and stoop, kneel, and crouch.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE REGISTERED NURSE, RN

1. Currently licensed to practice nursing in the state where the VITAS program is located.

2. A minimum of two years of nursing experience in hospice, home health, or community health in the last five years.

3. Equivalent experience or licensure may be considered

DIRECTION RECEIVED

Reports directly to the Team Manager.

VITAS® Healthcare is the nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care, and has the resources and expertise to support your personal and professional growth. As a member of the VITAS team, you’ll find fulfillment working for a people-focused organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. You will be more than just an employee: You will be counted on as an expert in your field, and as a valued team member whose efforts are respected and vital to our hospice mission.

All VITAS employees commit to fulfilling their duties and responsibilities with the highest regard for professionalism, collaboration and teamwork, and an eye focused constantly on growth and improvement. We serve with commitment and compassion, and position ourselves for the future by embracing, innovating, and leading change. If you are that person, make your voice heard—find your purpose at VITAS today.

Benefits Include:

Competitive compensation
Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Employee Assistance Program
Legal Insurance
Roadside Assistance
Affinity Program

Many of our positions offer the opportunity to work day or night shifts, weekdays or weekends.

Choose a Career with VITAS

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