Registered Nurse - Hospice

OurKansas Guardian Home Health & Hospice; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

OurKansas Guardian Home Health & Hospice is seeking a Registered Nurse – Hospice for a full-time hybrid role in the Wichita, Kansas Metropolitan Area. You will perform in-home visits, conduct assessments, manage symptoms, and educate patients and families on end-of-life care.

The role requires an active Kansas RN license, BLS/CPR certification, and experience in home health or hospice. Travel within the area and collaboration with the care team are essential.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Kansas.
• BLS/CPR certification.
• Experience in hospice or home health care.
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments in clients' homes.
• Manage symptoms and provide medication administration as prescribed.
• Develop and update individualized care plans.
• Coordinate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Educate patients and families on disease processes and end-of-life care.

Skills

Clinical skills

Palliative care

Home health experience

Documentation

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

RN license in Kansas

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Company Description

OurKansas Guardian Home Health & Hospice is a home health organization based in Wichita, Kansas, dedicated to serving clients in the comfort of their homes. The company’s mission is to help individuals reach their highest potential in daily living by providing professional and paraprofessional support. OurKansas Guardian emphasizes high-quality, multidisciplinary care tailored to each client’s unique needs. Care plans are developed through comprehensive assessments that consider perspectives from both clients and healthcare professionals. Team members join a collaborative environment focused on compassion, respect, and maintaining client independence and dignity.

Role Description

The Registered Nurse – Hospice is a full-time hybrid role based in the Wichita, Kansas Metropolitan Area, with a combination of in-home visits and some work-from-home responsibilities. The nurse provides direct hospice nursing care in clients’ homes, including assessments, symptom management, medication administration, and ongoing monitoring of patient status. Daily tasks include developing and updating individualized care plans, coordinating with physicians and interdisciplinary team members, and educating patients and families on disease processes, medications, and end-of-life care. The role involves documenting clinical notes accurately, ensuring regulatory and agency compliance, and participating in case conferences and quality improvement activities. The nurse supports patients and families through compassionate communication, advocacy, and collaboration to ensure comfort, dignity, and continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical foundation in Nursing and Medicine, with the ability to apply evidence-based practices in hospice and home health settings.
• Demonstrated expertise in Palliative Care, including pain and symptom management and end-of-life support for patients and families.
• Experience in Home Care and Direct Patient Care, providing services in client homes and adapting to varied environments safely and effectively.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Kansas and current BLS/CPR certification.
• Excellent assessment, critical thinking, and documentation skills, with proficiency in electronic health records.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel within the Wichita, Kansas Metropolitan Area.
• Previous hospice or home health experience preferred; familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements is beneficial.