Nurse - Nights, Inpatient Unit

Good Samaritan Hospice; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days of PTO in the first year

$.65 per mile mileage reimbursement

Company paid life and long-term disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Good Samaritan Hospice in Roanoke, Virginia, is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse for the Inpatient Unit on night shifts. This role focuses on providing excellent patient care, symptom management, and emotional support during end-of-life journeys.

The ideal candidate will have an active Virginia RN license, a minimum of 3 years of nursing experience, and strong clinical assessment skills. The position offers full-time hours with generous benefits including paid time off, mileage reimbursement, and a 401(k) with matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience, preferably in hospice or community health.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing assessments and symptom management for hospice patients.
• Administer medications and treatments as per physician orders.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.

Skills

Nursing assessment and intervention

Communication skills

Patient comfort management

EMR technology

Clinical assessment

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Active Virginia RN license

Job description

About this position

Make a difference when It matters most

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.

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%)