Night Hospice RN – Inpatient Unit | Travel Contract

Advantra Health; Grand Junction (CO); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Advantra Health is seeking a compassionate Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Inpatient Unit in Grand Junction for the night shift. This contract role focuses on high-quality, patient-centered end-of-life care in a home-like inpatient setting.

You will assess patients, manage symptoms, educate families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team while providing comfort and dignity. On-call coverage is required (2 shifts per month). Orientation provided.

Formación

• Active RN license.
• Previous hospice or end-of-life nursing experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Knowledge of symptom management and palliative care.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.
• Ability to work night shifts.
• Willingness to participate in 2 on-call shifts per month.

Responsabilidades

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and evaluate patients' physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized hospice care plans.
• Provide skilled nursing care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
• Assess and manage pain, shortness of breath, nausea, anxiety, and other end-of-life symptoms.
• Monitor patient conditions and communicate changes to physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Administer medications and evaluate patient responses to treatment.
• Educate patients and caregivers about disease progression, medication management, and symptom control.
• Help patients identify personal goals of care and support informed care decisions.
• Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and their families.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other hospice professionals.
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation and patient care records.
• Participate in on-call coverage as required.

Conocimientos

RN

Descripción del empleo

Advantra Health is seeking a compassionate Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Inpatient Unit in Grand Junction for the night shift. This contract role focuses on high-quality, patient-centered end-of-life care in a home-like inpatient setting.

You will assess patients, manage symptoms, educate families, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team while providing comfort and dignity. On-call coverage is required (2 shifts per month). Orientation provided.