Hospice Weekend Registered Nurse, RN (Full Time)

Suncrest Hospice

$85K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in good standing with at least one year of experience
  • Preferred experience with admissions and on-call duties
  • Strong team collaboration skills with interdisciplinary professionals
  • Ability to provide compassionate 1-1 patient care with team support
  • Independently manage daily tasks including communication and compliance with rules
  • Effective time management for balancing visits and documentation
  • Willingness to learn new electronic medical records systems
  • Reliable transportation and valid driver's license for patient visits

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive care for hospice patients across various settings
  • Complete patient admissions and conduct necessary home visits
  • Manage symptom control and offer support during patient deaths
  • Answer calls from patients and families to address urgent needs
  • Advocate for hospice services in the community and within the care team
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care
  • Document visits and maintain compliance with regulatory standards

Benefits

  • Flexible weekend schedule with a consistent shift from Friday to Monday
  • Opportunity to work closely with a supportive care team
  • Focused role dedicated to comfort and quality of life in hospice care
  • Access to a range of learning opportunities in hospice care systems
  • Impactful work advocating for patient's needs during critical times
Full Job Description

Suncrest Hospice is seeking a full-time weekend RN. This position will work Friday starting at 4:30 pm until Monday at 8:00 am.

The Registered Nurse (RN) will be responsible for providing care and services for a group of hospice patients, visiting patients where they reside, which could include private homes, assisted living facilities and hospitals. As a RN, you will complete hospice admissions and patient visits as needed. Applicants must have great clinical and communication skills. The RN is responsible for answering calls from patients, families and customers. The RN will make nursing visits for symptom management, deaths, and admissions as needed. This RN must also be passionate about hospice care and be a great advocate for both hospice services and Suncrest Hospice.

Qualifications
  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure (in good standing) in the state(s) of practice with one year of experience under license
  • Admissions and On-call experience preferred
  • Works well within a team environment to collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership.
  • Work closely with patients on a 1-1 level but get strong support from a patient care team.
  • Can work independently and on your own from a day-to-day basis with activities which include: phone, email and written communication, meetings with a variety of healthcare professionals, and an understanding of hospice rules and regulations.
  • Time management skills to manage visits, documentation, meetings (i.e.: to scheduled visits, attend required meetings, respond to urgent needs by prioritizing and triaging multiple concerns)
  • Ability to learn an electronic medical records system.
  • Must be willing to drive with reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance, to be able to travel across the service area

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