Primary RN - Community Hospice

MedCadre; Colorado; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MedCadre is seeking a compassionate Primary Registered Nurse to deliver community-based hospice care, focusing on comfort and quality of life for patients and families. You will assess needs, manage symptoms, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team in the community setting.

The role emphasizes education for patients and families on disease progression and end-of-life care, along with maintaining precise documentation and ongoing care plan updates.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program.
• Active RN license as required by state regulations.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Previous hospice, palliative care, home health, or oncology experience preferred.
• Strong communication, assessment, and compassionate patient-care skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop individualized hospice care plans.
• Manage pain, symptoms, medications, and comfort needs.
• Coordinate care with physicians, caregivers, and the hospice interdisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and families on disease progression and end-of-life care.
• Monitor patient status and update care plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and hospice records.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Pain management

Care coordination

Education

RN license

BLS certification

Accredited Nursing program

Job description

Primary Registered Nurse (RN) Community Hospice

We are seeking a compassionate Primary RN Community Hospice to provide patient-centered hospice care in the community, focusing on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess patients and develop individualized hospice care plans.
• Manage pain, symptoms, medications, and comfort needs.
• Coordinate care with physicians, caregivers, and the hospice interdisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and families on disease progression and end-of-life care.
• Monitor patient status and update care plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and hospice records.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program.
• Active RN license as required by state regulations.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Previous hospice, palliative care, home health, or oncology experience preferred.
• Strong communication, assessment, and compassionate patient-care skills.