Schedule: Full-time | 72-80 hours/pay period | Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Every 6th weekend On-Call Rotation
Pay Range: $35.00- $44.00/hour (non-exempt), based on experience, qualifications, and location.
As a Registered Nurse in Hospice , you'll be at the heart of our community, delivering compassionate and personalized skilled nursing care to clients in the comfort of their own homes. Whether providing direct clinical care, educating clients and families, or ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, you'll play a key role in enhancing the independence, safety, and well-being of our clients.
As a Hospice Registered Nurse (RN), you will:
- Provide Clinical Care and Case Management - Deliver comprehensive hospice care by performing all visit types, including admissions, routine/PRN visits, re-certifications, discharges, and end-of-life care. Conduct accurate and thorough assessments at each visit, completing documentation in the patient's home. Utilize advanced pain and symptom management techniques, administer comfort medications appropriately, and provide clinical education and ongoing emotional support.
- Supervise and Support - Provide regular supervision and guidance to HHAs at least every 14 days to ensure high-quality, compassionate care.
- Active Member of the IDG - Communicate and collaborate continuously with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, social workers, spiritual care providers, and other members of the patient's care team. Initiate and participate in care conferences to discuss pain management, bereavement counseling, and patient's goals of care. Complete IDG notes and updates in a timely manner.
- Ensure Accountability and Leadership - Demonstrate accountability in daily tasks and uphold team norms and expectations. Inspire and motivate the hospice team by creating a positive culture that fosters trust, collaboration, and commitment to exceptional care.
- Other Duties as Assigned - The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.
This job also requires:
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Minnesota.
- CPR certification required.
- Exceptional communication and emotional intelligence to support patients and families with empathy and compassion.
- Experience in hospice, palliative care, or end-of-life care strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of comfort medications, hospice standing orders, and pain management protocols.
- Valid driver's license and access to an insured personal vehicle for home visits.
- Willingness to be on-call and provide emergency coverage on weekends, evenings, and holidays.
- Ability to pass state mandated background check.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Additional Details:
- Employment Type: Hourly, non-exempt (eligible for overtime)
- Department: Nurse
- Leadership Received: Regional Manager of Clinical Operations
- Division: Hospice
- Travel Requirements: Travel to patients' homes within designated regions.
- This role does include supervision and support of the HHAs but does not include formal supervisory responsibilities.
