Hospice RN

HiredFirst; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HiredFirst is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive hospice nursing care in patients' homes or facilities. This role requires strong patient-focused care, accurate documentation, and adherence to palliative guidelines.

You will develop and adjust care plans, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and educate families on disease trajectories and comfort measures while pursuing ongoing professional development and leadership growth.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse with current license.
• Experience in 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.
• 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.

Skills

Patient care

Care coordination

Communication

Leadership potential

Education

RN license

Hospice/Palliative cert

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Full-time, Contract, 13 weeks, Day 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.