Minimum of 1 year of direct hospice nursing experience
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Experience with hospice patient assessments and individualized care plans
Proficient in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems
Strong knowledge of pain management and patient comfort measures
Excellent communication and clinical documentation skills
Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive nursing assessments for hospice patients in their homes
Develop and update individualized hospice care plans based on patient needs
Manage pain and symptoms to ensure patient comfort
Administer medications and coordinate treatments as per physician orders
Educate patients and families on hospice services and end-of-life expectations
Provide emotional support to patients and caregivers
Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members
Benefits
Flexible scheduling to accommodate work-life balance
Supportive team environment focused on compassionate care
Opportunities for professional development and training
Access to resources for emotional and psychological support
Comprehensive orientation and onboarding process
Full Job Description
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. Qualifications
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
