Registered Nurse - PRN

good-samaritan-hospice; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan Hospice is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse – PRN to provide expert clinical care and support our nursing teams across home care and inpatient services in Virginia. You will participate with the Interdisciplinary Team to ensure holistic, patient- and family-centered care, including admissions and emergent visits.

This flexible PRN role emphasizes meaningful end-of-life care, with a schedule that varies by patient and staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing education program.
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Virginia.
• Experience in hospice or home health for home care assignments; inpatient requires acute care, home health, hospice, medical-surgical, or geriatric nursing.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to provide holistic, patient- and family-centered care.
• Provide nursing visits on a scheduled or emergent basis based on patient and staffing needs.
• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments including pain, nutrition, skin integrity, and changes in condition.
• Complete timely admission assessments within required timeframes.
• Develop collaborative care plans with patients, families, and IDT and contribute to ongoing care planning.
• Participate in IDT care conferences and communicate patient needs to team members.
• Provide education to promote independence and dignity at end of life, and support caregivers.
• Obtain physician orders and document verbal orders per policy.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation and respond to families at patient death with bereavement support.
• Provide coverage for staffing and admissions and float between home care and inpatient services.

Skills

Communication skills

Decision-making

Critical thinking

Driver's license

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing education program

Job description

Make a Difference When It Matters Most

At Good Samaritan Hospice, we consider it a sacred honor to walk alongside individuals and families during the end-of-life journey. We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and adaptable Registered Nurse – PRN to provide expert clinical care, support our nursing teams, and step in when patients and families need us most.

This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who values flexibility and meaningful patient care and enjoys the variety that comes with supporting different teams and patient needs. Our PRN nurses play an important role in ensuring patients receive consistent, compassionate care — whether providing scheduled visits, responding to emergent needs, completing admissions, or supporting our inpatient and home care teams.

Why You Will Love Working at Good Sam

• Your work has deep meaning. You will provide care that promotes comfort, dignity, and quality of life while supporting patients and families through some of life's most profound moments.
• You make a difference across our teams. PRN nurses provide valuable coverage for staffing needs, emergent patient situations, admissions, and other clinical needs.
• You will experience variety in your work. This role may support both home care and inpatient services, giving you the opportunity to work with different patients, teams, and clinical situations.
• You are part of a mission-driven team. Work alongside a compassionate Interdisciplinary Team that believes every moment of the journey matters.
• You are recognized and valued. Your flexibility, clinical judgment, and willingness to step in when needed are essential to providing reliable, high-quality care to our patients and families.

What You Will Do as a PRN Hospice RN:

• Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to provide holistic, patient- and family-centered care
• Provide nursing visits on a scheduled or emergent basis based on patient and staffing needs
• Complete comprehensive nursing assessments, including assessment of pain, bowel and bladder function, level of consciousness, nutrition and fluid balance, skin integrity, and other changes in condition
• Complete accurate and timely admission assessments within required timeframes
• Develop collaborative plans of care with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team and provide nursing input into ongoing care planning
• Participate in IDT care conferences as needed and communicate patient needs and recommendations to appropriate team members
• Provide patient and family education to promote independence, support dignity at end of life, and help caregivers confidently provide care
• Obtain physician orders when necessary and document verbal orders according to Good Samaritan policy
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record
• Respond to families at the time of a patient's death, pronounce death according to procedure, notify appropriate agencies, and provide immediate bereavement support
• Provide coverage for staff nursing needs, emergent patient needs, and admissions
• Float between home care and inpatient services as needed to support organizational staffing needs

What We Are Looking For

• Graduate of an accredited nursing education program
• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience
• For home care assignments: experience must include hospice or home health
• For inpatient assignments: experience must include acute care, home health, hospice, medical-surgical, or geriatric nursing
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Strong communication, decision-making, and critical-thinking skills
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance

Schedule & Benefits

Schedule: PRN; must be available to work at least one shift per two-week pay cycle. Schedule and assignments will vary based on patient and staffing needs.

Compensation: $45/hour

Find Your Purpose Here

If you are a flexible, compassionate nurse who is ready to step in where you are needed most, we would love to hear from you. At Good Samaritan, your clinical skill and willingness to serve make a meaningful difference for patients, families, and our community.