Hospice RN - Weekend

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care is seeking an experienced Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) for weekend shifts in Durham, NC. The role involves applying nursing theories, documenting care to meet reimbursement guidelines, and coordinating physical care with patients, families, physicians, and the hospice team.

Effective communication with patients, families, and agency personnel is essential, along with participation in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and quality reviews.

Qualifications

• Current RN license and nursing degree from an approved program.
• Minimum two years of clinical nursing experience; hospice experience preferred.
• Knowledge of home health/hospice care frameworks and reimbursement guidelines.
• CPR certification, and ability to travel, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Compassionate patient care and teamwork; adherence to regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

RN licensure

Hospice care experience

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

Seeking an experienced Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) for weekend shifts.
Responsibilities include applying nursing theories, documenting care to meet reimbursement guidelines, and coordinating physical care with patients, families, physicians, and the hospice team.
Effective communication with patients, families, and agency personnel is essential, along with participation in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and quality reviews.
Qualifications: Current RN licensure, graduation from an approved nursing program, and at least two years of clinical nursing experience, with one year preferred in hospice care.
Knowledge of home health and hospice care frameworks, nursing practice act, agency policies, and reimbursement guidelines is required. Continuing education, CPR certification, and flexibility for travel, weekend, evening, and holiday shifts are necessary.
This role emphasizes compassionate patient care, teamwork, and adherence to regulatory standards.