Hospice RN: Compassionate Home-Visit Care Expert

Graceful Legacy Hospice; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Job summary

Graceful Legacy Hospice in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a compassionate Hospice RN to join our care team. You will conduct comprehensive patient assessments, develop individualized plans of care, and manage pain and symptoms to maximize comfort for patients at the end of life.

You will collaborate with physicians, social workers, and chaplains, provide education and emotional support to patients and families, and perform home visits throughout the Fredericksburg area.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Virginia.
• 1–2 years nursing experience; hospice/home health preferred.
• Strong knowledge of pain management and end-of-life care.
• Excellent communication with patients, families, and care teams.
• Ability to manage a patient caseload in a field-based environment.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for home visits.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care for hospice patients.
• Manage pain and symptom control to maximize patient comfort and quality of life.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members including physicians, social workers, and chaplains.
• Provide education and emotional support to patients and families regarding the hospice process.
• Perform skilled nursing visits in patient homes, assisted living facilities, or care settings throughout the Fredericksburg, VA area.
• Accurately document patient care, medication administration, and clinical notes in compliance with hospice regulations.
• Respond to after-hours calls and provide on-call nursing support as needed.

Skills

RN license

Hospice/home health

Pain management

Communication skills

Independent work

Driver's license

Job description

Graceful Legacy Hospice in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a compassionate Hospice RN to join our care team. You will conduct comprehensive patient assessments, develop individualized plans of care, and manage pain and symptoms to maximize comfort for patients at the end of life.

You will collaborate with physicians, social workers, and chaplains, provide education and emotional support to patients and families, and perform home visits throughout the Fredericksburg area.