Compassionate Hospice RN - Home Care & Care Coordination

Riverside Health System; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Newport News, Virginia seeks an RN to provide visiting-home hospice nursing care. You will assess patients, plan and implement care, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to support comfort and quality of life.

The role emphasizes documentation, family education, and timely care decisions within a supportive RHS framework. The position requires an active Virginia RN license and CPR/BLS, with acute care and hospice experience considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Virginia.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• Acute care experience preferred.
• Hospice or home health experience is a plus.
• Ability to care for diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate total nursing care on an intermittent visiting basis.
• Develop comprehensive patient assessments including impact of terminal diagnosis.
• Complete clinical documentation per RHS standards in a timely manner.
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team and refer to needed services.
• Supervise LPNs/LVNs and Home Health Aides; provide hospice training.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Hospice care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Education

RN license in VA

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Riverside Health System in Newport News, Virginia seeks an RN to provide visiting-home hospice nursing care. You will assess patients, plan and implement care, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to support comfort and quality of life.

The role emphasizes documentation, family education, and timely care decisions within a supportive RHS framework. The position requires an active Virginia RN license and CPR/BLS, with acute care and hospice experience considered an asset.