Hospice RN

One Stop Hospice Inc; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

One Stop Hospice Inc. is seeking a compassionate Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient- and family-centered care in homes, facilities, or long-term care settings.

You will assess, plan, and manage symptom relief with an interdisciplinary team, ensuring comfort and dignity at the end of life. You will educate families, document in the EMR, and coordinate with physicians and other care providers while participating in on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• RN license (state of practice)
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN)
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience; hospice/palliative/oncology preferred
• Current CPR/BLS; CHPN preferred or willingness to obtain
• Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication, emotional resilience and empathy
• Proficient in electronic documentation and basic computer systems

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patient’s physical, emotional, and psychosocial status.
• Develop and implement individualized hospice care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Administer medications and treatments for symptom and pain management per physician orders.
• Educate patients and families about disease, hospice philosophy, and end-of-life care.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR in accordance with policies and regulations.
• Coordinate care with physicians, chaplains, social workers, aides, and volunteers as needed.
• Participate in on-call rotations, after-hours visits, and crisis interventions.
• Ensure care complies with standards of practice, agency policies, and Medicare/Medicaid requirements.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Communication

Emotional resilience

Empathy

EMR proficiency

Education

ADN

BSN

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Description

The Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) provides compassionate, patient- and family-centered care to individuals with terminal illnesses. The RN coordinates and delivers physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients in their homes, hospice facilities, or long-term care settings, ensuring comfort, dignity, and quality of life in the end-of-life journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patient’s physical, emotional, and psychosocial status.
• Develop and implement individualized hospice care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Administer medications and treatments for symptom and pain management according to physician orders.
• Provide education and support to patients and their families about the disease process, hospice philosophy, and end-of-life care.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) in accordance with hospice policies and regulations.
• Serve as a patient advocate and coordinate care with physicians, chaplains, social workers, aides, and volunteers.
• Participate in on-call rotations, after-hours visits, and crisis intervention as needed.
• Ensure all care is provided in accordance with established standards of practice, agency policies, and applicable laws and regulations (including Medicare/Medicaid requirements).

Qualifications

• Licensure: Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (ADN or BSN).
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience; hospice, palliative, or oncology experience preferred.
• Certifications: Current CPR/BLS certification; CHPN (Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse) preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Skills: Strong clinical judgment, excellent communication, emotional resilience, and empathy.
• Technology: Proficient in electronic documentation and basic computer systems.

Working Conditions

• Frequent travel to patient homes, long-term care facilities, or assisted living residences.
• May involve exposure to emotional situations, infectious diseases, and varying home environments.
• Flexibility in scheduling, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call duties.