Registered Nurse Special Coverage Hospice

10900 Homecare and Hospice; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 73,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Caregiver incentive $500 referralbonus

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Intermountain Health seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse to join our hospice care team in the home setting. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient-centered end-of-life care, coordinate with an interdisciplinary team, and educate families to comfort and dignity.

Requirements include an active RN license in Utah, BSN, and BLS; a valid driver’s license; and strong communication. We offer a stable schedule of three 12-hour shifts each weekend, competitive pay, and opportunities

Qualifications

• Current RN license in state of practice.
• BSN degree required; BSN must be obtained within four years if less than 12 months of experience.
• BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
• Effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic, patient-centered hospice care in the home setting.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and families on care and symptom management.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary healthcare team for seamless care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Education

BSN degree

Tools

BLS certification

Driver's license

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our hospice care team. In this role, you will provide holistic, patient-centered care to individuals with terminal illnesses, ensuring comfort, dignity, and quality of life during their end-of-life journey. As a Hospice Nurse, you will assume responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized care plans. You will utilize the nursing process, incorporating advanced technology, therapeutic interventions, evidence-based practices, and seamless coordination with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals. Your expertise and empathetic approach will support not only the patients but also their families, offering guidance and emotional support during this critical time. What does it mean to be a part of our hospice team? Home is where families gather, memories are cherished, and comfort is found. It is where we reflect, heal, and experience moments of connection and peace. At Intermountain Health, we have the profound honor of bringing skilled, compassionate care to patients in the home - offering comfort, dignity, and quality of life during their end-of-life journey. As a Hospice Nurse, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring patients receive exceptional care in the setting they cherish most - their home. This meaningful work allows you to combine your clinical expertise with a deeply rewarding care environment, helping individuals and their families navigate this tender stage with compassion, skill, and excellence. Enhance your career by learning unique skills such as wound care, injection and medication administration, IV monitoring, and patient/caregiver education.

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Why Work With Us

• Make an Impact: Build meaningful relationships while caring for patients in the comfort of their homes.
• Practice Independently: Enjoy autonomy in your day while having the support of a collaborative healthcare team.
• Grow Your Skills: Gain hands-on experience in wound care, medication management, IV therapy, and other home health services.
• Consistent Schedule: Work three 12-hour shifts each weekend, Friday through Sunday, 8:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m., leaving your weekdays open.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Pay Rate based on experience
• Annual caregiver incentive and a $500 referral bonus
• Opportunities for Professional Development through training and certification programs

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Minimum Qualifications

• License: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
• Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).
• RNs with less than 12 months of experience must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four (4) years of their hire date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
• Effective Communication Skills – Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required as of the job description's last update July 2025. Employees hired or promoted prior to this date will be held to the minimum requirements that were in place at the time of their promotion or hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of RN experience in Acute Care, Home Health, or Hospice settings.
• Experience in Wound Care, IV Therapy, or Medication Management.

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy, including frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients.
• Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.). May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location and Schedule

Location: Home Health and Hospice - St George
Work City: St George
Work State: Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$35.22 - $53.29

Equal Opportunity

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

About Intermountain Health

Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery. Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment.

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