Night Registered Nurse - Inpatient Unit

Good Samaritan Hospice, Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days PTO

Mileage reimbursement

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

ICHRA-based medical plans

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Good Samaritan Hospice is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse for our Inpatient Unit on the night shift. You will perform skilled assessments, manage symptoms, administer hospice medications, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver patient- and family-centered care.

We value emotional support, education, and dignity for patients and their loved ones. The role includes supervision of CNAs and robust benefits, with a competitive starting wage and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an active Virginia RN license.
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience (hospice, medical/surgical, or community health preferred).
• Strong communication, organization and clinical assessment skills.
• Comfort with EMR and technology.
• Reliable transportation with valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Heart for mission-driven, relational work with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing assessments, interventions, and symptom management for hospice patients in the inpatient setting.
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and hospice protocols.
• Monitor and document pain and symptom control while ensuring patient comfort and dignity.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate individualized plans of care.
• Provide emotional support, education and guidance to patients and families.
• Supervise CNAs and support the delivery of compassionate personal care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in IDT meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and ongoing education.

Skills

Communication

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient and family education

Documentation

Empathy

Education

Virginia RN license

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Tools

EMR

Job description

At Good Samaritan Hospice, we consider it a sacred honor to walk with individuals and families through the end-of-life journey. We are seeking a compassionate, grounded, and skilled Registered Nurse to join our Inpatient Unit team on day shift. This role is ideal for someone who can provide comfort, clinical excellence, and emotional support during some of life’s most meaningful moments.

If you are looking for a role where your presence truly matters, where your nursing skills are valued, and where you can build meaningful connections with patients and families, this may be the perfect fit.

Why you will love working at Good Sam

• Your work has deep meaning. As an Inpatient Hospice RN, you are not just providing care, you are bringing comfort, dignity, and peace to patients and their loved ones.
• You are part of a mission-driven team. Join a compassionate, supportive interdisciplinary team that believes every moment matters.
• You are recognized and valued. We honor the emotional strength, clinical expertise, and compassion required in hospice nursing.
• You will have the space to provide meaningful care. Build relationships with patients and families while delivering individualized, holistic support in a peaceful, home-like environment.

What you will do as an RN in our Inpatient Unit:

• Provide skilled nursing assessments, interventions, and symptom management for hospice patients in the inpatient setting
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and hospice protocols
• Monitor and document pain and symptom control while ensuring patient comfort and dignity
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate individualized plans of care
• Provide emotional support, education and guidance to patients and families
• Supervise CNAs and support the delivery of compassionate personal care
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
• Participate in IDT meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and ongoing education

What we are looking for:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an active Virginia RN license
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience required (hospice, medical/surgical, or community health preferred)
• Strong communication, organization and clinical assessment skills
• Comfort with EMR and technology
• Reliable transportation with valid driver’s license and insurance
• A heart for mission-driven, relational work with patients and families

Schedule & Compensation:

Schedule: Full-time Night Shift, 3x12s (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)

Benefits: 21 days of PTO in your first year, $.65 per mile mileage reimbursement, company paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance, medical through an ICHRA model offering multiple plan choices, and 401(k) with company match (100% match on the first 3%, 50% match on the next 1%)

Starting Salary: 36.00/hour with $2 shift difference (Nights and Weekends)

This is the starting salary for the position. Compensation may vary within the established salary range based on relevant experience, education, licensure, certifications, and other qualifications.

Find your purpose here

If you are driven by compassion, grounded in clinical skill, and looking for meaningful work, we would love to hear from you. At Good Samaritan, you will be part of a team that cares deeply, for patients, families, our community and one another.