Compassionate Hospice Nurse – PRN Home Care

Riverside; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 49,593 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

Riverside Home Health and Hospice in Accomac, Virginia is seeking a part-time PRN Hospice RN to deliver comprehensive nursing care on an intermittent visiting basis. You will assess patients' physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs, develop care plans, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality end-of-life care.

The role requires Virginia RN licensure, CPR/BLS within 30 days, and a valid driver’s license with up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Current Virginia RN license required.
• CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive 25%+ of the time.
• Acute care experience preferred.
• BSN degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate total nursing care for assigned patients on a home-visiting basis.
• Develop initial and ongoing assessments of needs including terminal diagnosis impact.
• Assess risk for grief, cultural/spiritual factors, and caregiver ability.
• Complete required clinical documentation accurately and timely.
• Implement care plans, manage discomfort, and provide symptom relief.
• Educate patient and family; coordinate with interdisciplinary team; refer to services as needed.
• Supervise LPN/LVN and Home Health Aides; provide hospice training and support.

Skills

Assessment

Care planning

Nursing care

Palliative care

Supervision

Communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Home health care

Case management

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

BSN preferred

Job description

Riverside Home Health and Hospice in Accomac, Virginia is seeking a part-time PRN Hospice RN to deliver comprehensive nursing care on an intermittent visiting basis. You will assess patients' physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs, develop care plans, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality end-of-life care.

The role requires Virginia RN licensure, CPR/BLS within 30 days, and a valid driver’s license with up to 25% travel.