Hospice Registered Nurse

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester seeks a Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) to provide compassionate, high-quality care to terminally ill patients and support their families in Gastonia, NC. You will assess symptoms, manage comfort measures, and collaborate with the hospice team to honor patient wishes.

The role requires current RN license, 2+ years nursing experience with hospice preferred, knowledge of home health and reimbursement guidelines, and willingness to travel including evenings and

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure and graduation from an approved nursing program.
• At least two years of clinical nursing experience, with one year preferred in hospice care.
• Knowledge of home health and hospice operations and the nurse’s role within the care team.
• Understanding of nursing practices, agency policies, and reimbursement guidelines.
• 12 hours of continuing education annually and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Apply nursing theories and concepts to patient care.
• Document care in accordance with reimbursement guidelines.
• Coordinate physical care with patients, families, physicians, and the hospice team.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and agency personnel.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and quality reviews.

Skills

RN license

Hospice care

Home health knowledge

CPR certification

Continuing education

Travel willingness

Education

Approved nursing program graduate

Job description

Role: Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for providing compassionate, high-quality care to terminally ill patients and supporting their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply nursing theories and concepts to patient care.


• Document care in accordance with reimbursement guidelines.


• Coordinate physical care with patients, families, physicians, and the hospice team.


• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and agency personnel.


• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and quality reviews.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN licensure and graduation from an approved nursing program.


• At least two years of clinical nursing experience, with one year preferred in hospice care.


• Knowledge of home health and hospice operations and the nurse’s role within the care team.


• Understanding of nursing practices, agency policies, and reimbursement guidelines.


• 12 hours of continuing education annually and CPR certification.


• Willingness to travel, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.