Job Overview Join our compassionate team as a Weekend Hospice Registered Nurse (RN), where your expertise will provide vital end-of-life care to patients in their homes and community settings. This energetic role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by delivering personalized, comfort-focused nursing services during weekends. As a Weekend Hospice RN, you will coordinate patient assessments, manage symptoms, and support families with empathy and professionalism. Your dedication will help ensure patients experience dignity, comfort, and peace during their final moments.
Duties
Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, symptom management, and psychosocial evaluations.
Administer medications and treatments such as IV infusions, pain management protocols, and wound care, ensuring adherence to hospice standards.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans aligned with patient wishes and clinical needs.
Provide education and emotional support to patients and their families, guiding them through complex medical decisions and end-of-life processes.
Maintain accurate medical documentation within electronic health record (EHR) systems like Epic or Cerner, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Respond promptly to urgent patient needs via triage protocols, coordinating with emergency services when necessary.
Participate in ongoing training related to hospice & palliative medicine, infectious disease care, and advanced symptom management techniques such as opioid titration or ostomy care.
Requirements
Valid RN license in the state of practice with
Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems including Hospice MD, HCHB, Netsmart.
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and diagnostic evaluation methods relevant to hospice care.
Strong assessment skills combined with the ability to manage acute pain and complex symptom control effectively.
On-call shifts required
Prior experience in home care or community-based nursing environments is required; Med-Surg, long-term care or nursing home experience is beneficial.
Ability to work independently during weekends while maintaining excellent communication with the broader healthcare team.
Familiarity with infection control practices and aseptic technique is essential for safe medication administration and procedures like wound or catheter care.
Join us in providing exceptional hospice care that emphasizes dignity, comfort, and compassion! This role is ideal for dedicated nurses eager to bring their critical care expertise into the community setting while supporting patients through their most vulnerable moments. All positions are paid roles committed to fostering a supportive environment where your skills make a real difference every weekend!
Apply today to join a mission-driven hospice team committed to excellence and compassionate care.