Registered Nurse, Hospice

Care New England; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England seeks a compassionate Hospice Registered Nurse to manage a caseload within a dedicated interdisciplinary team in Rhode Island. You will assess, plan, and coordinate end-of-life care, ensuring comfort and high-quality symptom management across settings.

You will collaborate with patients, families, and providers, document clearly, educate caregivers, and advocate for patient wishes while delivering patient‑centered care with clinical judgment and empathy.

Qualifications

• RI Registered Nurse license required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field strongly preferred.
• At least 1 year of clinical nursing experience; hospice experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Performing comprehensive assessments and developing personalized care plans
• Coordinating care and referrals across disciplines and specialties
• Monitoring patient progress and adjusting care to achieve optimal outcomes
• Communicating with patients, families, and providers to ensure continuity of care
• Educating patients and caregivers on managing conditions at home
• Documenting clinical notes and updates with accuracy and clarity
• Identifying and addressing opportunities for care improvement

Skills

Nursing

Communication skills

Clinical judgment

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

As a Hospice RN, you’ll manage a caseload of patients working as part of a dedicated interdisciplinary team. You’ll assess, plan, and coordinate care while monitoring and adjusting treatment as needed to promote the best possible outcomes.

Duties & Responsibilities

As a Hospice RN, you’ll manage a caseload of patients working as part of a dedicated interdisciplinary team. You’ll assess, plan, and coordinate care while monitoring and adjusting treatment as needed to promote the best possible outcomes.

Your Day-to-Day Might Include

• Performing comprehensive assessments and developing personalized care plans
• Coordinating care and referrals across disciplines and specialties
• Monitoring patient progress and adjusting care to achieve optimal outcomes
• Communicating with patients, families, and providers to ensure continuity of care
• Educating patients and caregivers on managing conditions at home
• Documenting clinical notes and updates with accuracy and clarity
• Identifying and addressing opportunities for care improvement

Requirements

• RI Registered Nurse license (required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related field (strongly preferred)
• At least 1 year of clinical nursing experience (hospice preferred)
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

• Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job‑specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case‑by‑case basis.
• EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
• Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.