Hospice RN

TEEMA Solutions Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a full-time Hospice Nurse in Indianapolis. The role involves providing comprehensive nursing care in patients' homes or facilities, managing symptom relief, and developing care plans. Candidates should be a Registered Nurse with experience in hospice or home health care. This contract position emphasizes professional development and fiscal responsibility in care delivery. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality patient care and improving outcomes.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current license and Hospice/Palliative care certification preferred.
• Experience delivering home health or hospice nursing with symptom management.
• Ability to develop and adjust patient-centered care plans and escalation protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive hospice nursing care to patients in their homes or facility.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and hospice program policies.
• Assess patient needs, develop care plans, and adjust based on condition changes.

Skills

Nursing care

Symptom management

Care plan development

Effective communication

Fiscal responsibility

Education

Registered Nurse license

Hospice/Palliative care certification

Job description

Full-time, Contract, 13 weeks, Night Shift, 36 hours a week.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive hospice nursing care to patients in their homes or facility.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and hospice program policies.
• Assess patient needs, develop care plans, and adjust based on condition changes.
• Administer medications and manage symptom relief in alignment with palliative guidelines.
• Document patient status, care provided, and outcomes in electronic medical records.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to advance clinical skills and leadership potential.
• Educate patients and families on disease trajectory, care options, and comfort measures.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and smooth handoffs.
• Identify and report changes in patient conditions to supervising clinicians promptly.
• Meet performance targets using care metrics and maintain high‑quality outcomes.
• Provide bereavement support referrals and follow‑up as per protocol.
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility by optimizing resource use and avoiding unnecessary tests.

Experience/Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current license and Hospice/Palliative care certification preferred.
• Experience delivering home health or hospice nursing with symptom management.
• Ability to develop and adjust patient‑centered care plans and escalation protocols.
• Strong knowledge of palliative guidelines, medications, and safety in symptom relief.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records and documentation for care plans and outcomes.
• Effective communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to meet performance targets using care metrics and quality outcomes.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and leadership growth.
• Bereavement support knowledge and referral process for families.
• Demonstrated fiscal responsibility and resource optimization in care delivery.