Home Hospice Registered Nurse — Flexible Schedule & Growth

Legacy Hospice, Inc.; Wynne (AR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Tools provided for home visits

Flexible scheduling

Autonomy in your role

Job summary

Legacy Hospice, Inc. is seeking a Visit Registered Nurse (VRN) to provide compassionate home-based hospice care in Wynne, AR. You will support RN Case Managers and respond swiftly to urgent needs during patient visits.

The role requires an RN license in the state, BLS, and hospice experience; CHPN/BSN preferred. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient comfort and family education.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in the state of employment.
• CHPN and/or BSN preferred.
• Minimum hospice nursing experience: 1 year (2+ years preferred).
• Active BLS certification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Perform focused nursing assessments and address acute needs of hospice patients as directed.
• Ensure continuity of care through effective communication with the interdisciplinary team.
• Complete initial and comprehensive assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs.
• Develop and revise individualized care plans in collaboration with the patient and caregiver.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments, and educate families on care techniques.
• Counsel patients and families on symptom management and end-of-life issues.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and promote comfort-focused care.
• Respond promptly to changes in patient condition or caregiver concerns.
• Collaborate with case managers to ensure needed supplies and services are provided.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

RN license

CHPN/BSN preferred

Hospice experience

BLS

Communication

Driver's license

Drug screening

Education

BSN preferred

CHPN certification preferred

Job description

Legacy Hospice, Inc. is seeking a Visit Registered Nurse (VRN) to provide compassionate home-based hospice care in Wynne, AR. You will support RN Case Managers and respond swiftly to urgent needs during patient visits.

The role requires an RN license in the state, BLS, and hospice experience; CHPN/BSN preferred. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient comfort and family education.