A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
Job Summary Join our dedicated hospice care team as a Hospice PRN RN, where your expertise will provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care to patients in their homes and community settings. This flexible role allows you to deliver critical support during regular and or on-call hours, ensuring comfort and dignity for patients facing serious illnesses. As a vital member of our team, you'll coordinate care, assess patient needs, and respond promptly to urgent situations, all while working in a dynamic and rewarding environment. Your clinical skills and empathetic approach will make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families. Duties Provide nursing assessments and interventions for hospice patients in response to urgent needs or emergencies. Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including vital signs, symptom management, and medication administration, ensuring adherence to hospice protocols. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and update individualized care plans tailored to each patient's evolving needs. Manage complex symptom control such as acute pain management, dyspnea, nausea, and other distressing symptoms with appropriate medications and interventions. Document all patient interactions accurately within electronic health record (EHR) systems like Epic or Cerner, maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations. Educate patients and families on disease progression, medication use (including injections), and comfort measures to promote understanding and peace of mind. Respond swiftly to after-hours calls, triaging urgent issues such as respiratory distress or sudden changes in condition, coordinating with physicians as needed. Qualifications Current RN licensure with active state registration; prior hospice or palliative care experience preferred. Strong clinical background including critical care experience, ICU or emergency medicine background highly valued. Familiarity with medical documentation systems such as Epic, Cerner, or eClinicalWorks; proficiency in EMR/EHR systems is essential. Knowledge of pain management techniques, medication administration (including IV infusion), aseptic technique, and catheter care. Experience working with diverse patient populations including geriatrics, behavioral health cases, memory care residents, and individuals with developmental disabilities. Ability to perform physical assessments, vital signs measurement, specimen collection/processing, and basic life support (BLS). Excellent communication skills for effective triage and patient education; compassionate approach to end-of-life care is essential. Join us in providing exceptional hospice services where your skills will be valued every day! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing education in areas such as trauma medicine, infectious disease care, ICD coding (ICD-10/ICD-9), wound care including ostomy management, and advanced symptom control techniques. Your dedication will help ensure our patients receive dignified comfort during their final journey while you enjoy a flexible PRN schedule that fits your lifestyle.
