Registered Nurse - Flex/After-Hours Hospice

Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc. is seeking a Flex/After-Hours Hospice RN to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a variety of home settings, including private residences and facilities. This hybrid role provides flexible days and after-hours coverage based on evolving needs of the hospice team.

The RN will work autonomously within an interdisciplinary team, uphold nursing standards, and demonstrate empathy and cultural sensitivity while honoring hospice philosophy and patient dignity.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse through the Kentucky Board of Nursing or a participating Compact State Board of Nursing.
• Minimum of one (1) year of general nursing experience preferred; new graduate nurses will be considered.
• Demonstrates strong clinical nursing skills and the ability to maintain professionalism during emotionally challenging situations.
• Provides compassionate, patient-centered care while serving diverse populations with respect and cultural sensitivity.
• Adheres to accepted professional, ethical, and legal standards of nursing practice.
• Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to hospice philosophy and the principles of death and dying.
• Maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working order, that is insured in accordance with state minimum requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Professionalism

Empathy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Schedule:

Every other weekend 8:00am-9:00pm, 4 other shifts 9:00am-10:00pm - to be scheduled with manager

Incentive:

$4.00 per hour on-call shift differential pay for shifts after 5:00pm weeknights and all day for weekend shifts, in addition to base pay

Location:

Fayette and Jessamine Counties

Position Summary:

TheFlex/After-HoursHospice RNdeliverscompassionate, patient-centeredcare forindividuals receivingcomprehensive health careservicesin a variety of home care settings,including private residences, skilled nursing facilities,personal care homes, or wherever the patient calls home.This hybrid role supports continuity of care outside of regular business hoursand provides flexibledayshiftcoveragebased on the evolving needs of the hospice team.These needs may includeresponding to urgent patient needs, managing symptoms, supporting new admissions, andassistingwith ongoing case management.A Registered Nurse in this position will havestrong communicationskills, the competence to work autonomously, professionalismto work within an interdisciplinary team, and the ability to provide care with empathy. The Flex/After-Hours Hospice RNposition offersanongoing opportunity to make a significant and rewarding difference in patients’ lives during a challenging time.

Position Qualifications:

• Graduateof an accredited school of registered nursing.
• Currently licensed as a Registered NursethroughtheKentucky Board of Nursingor through a participating CompactStateBoard of Nursing.
• Minimum of one (1) year of general nursing experience preferred; new graduate nurses will be considered.
• Demonstrates strong clinical nursing skills and the ability tomaintainprofessionalism during emotionally challenging situations.
• Provides compassionate, patient-centered care while serving diverse populations with respect and cultural sensitivity.
• Adheres to accepted professional, ethical, and legal standards of nursing practice.
• Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to hospice philosophy and the principles of death and dying.
• Maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working order, that isinsuredin accordance withstateminimumrequirements.