HOSPICE RN - WEEKEND

Liberty Health; Roanoke Rapids (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Liberty Hospice is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for weekend per diem coverage to provide high-quality hospice care to patients and support to families in our community.

The role requires current RN licensure and experience in clinical nursing, with hospice knowledge valued. You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, ensure reimbursement-compliant documentation, and participate in routine quality reviews while traveling as needed to patient sites.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in state of practice.
• Two years of clinical nursing experience.
• At least one year of hospice nursing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of home health and hospice care framework.
• CPR certification.
• Ability to travel as needed; weekend/evening/holiday call.

Responsibilities

• Apply a working knowledge of nursing theories and concepts.
• Responsible for care and documentation of care which meets reimbursement guidelines.
• Coordinate physical care of the patient with family, patient, physician and Hospice team.
• Communicate with patients/families at all levels.
• Communicate with all agency personnel.
• Attend and participate in IDT meetings and quality review as scheduled by agency.

Skills

Nursing care

Communication

Team coordination

Documentation

Education

RN License (State)

Job description

About this position

HOSPICE RN - WEEKEND

Liberty Cares
With Compassion

At Liberty Hospice we understand the unique needs of our patients and families facing terminal illness. That is why Liberty Hospice provides our hospice patients with state-of-the-art care and pain management services, delivered by our specially trained staff with emphasis on strength, dignity and compassion.

We are currently seeking an experienced:

HOSPICE REGISTERED NURSE

Per Diem - Weekend

Job Description:

• Apply a working knowledge of nursing theories and concepts.
• Responsible for care and documentation of care which meets reimbursement guidelines.
• Coordinate physical care of the patient with family, patient, physician and Hospice team.
• Communicate with patients/families at all levels.
• Communicate with all agency personnel.
• Attend and participate in IDT meetings and quality review as scheduled by agency.

Job Requirements:

• Current RN licensure in state of practice, successful completion of a nursing education from an approved school of nursing with two years of clinical nursing experience and at least one year of hospice nursing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the framework, function, and organization of a home health and hospice care program and the nurse’s role as a member of the patient care team.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practice of nursing according to nursing practice act, agencies policies and procedures, and reimbursement guidelines.
• 12 hours of continuing education annually.
• CPR certification.
• Accept travel based on agency need as well as weekend/evening and holiday call assignments.

Visit www.libertyhomecare.com for more information.
Background checks/drug-free workplace.
EOE.