RN - Home Hospice Nights

Circle of Life Hospice; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night differential

Mileage reimbursement

Benefits package

Job summary

Circle of Life Hospice is seeking an experienced RN to provide patient care visits in a hospice setting, based in Northwest Arkansas or NE Oklahoma. You will assess medical needs, liaise with physicians, and assist with admissions while delivering compassionate 1:1 education to patients and families.

The role offers night differential, mileage reimbursement, and a comprehensive benefits package, with duties including triage calls, supporting the care team, and handling end-of-life care with

Qualifications

• Active RN license in AR, OK, or compact
• BLS certification required
• Strong assessment and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Comfort with patient/family education and support

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care visits in hospice setting
• Assess medical needs and coordinate with physicians
• Assist with admission process and triage calls
• Provide end-of-life support including attending deaths
• Maintain professional documentation and charting

Skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Documentation

Communication

Education

RN license

Tools

EMR/Charting software

Job description

Shift Options Include 4pm-8am, or 8pm - 8am.

This position will be based out of a facility in Northwest Arkansas or NE Oklahoma. Will make home hospice nursing visits as needed and in rotation with other teammates. Hospice nursing provides a meaningful connection with patients and families. Our nurses take their time and have incredible amounts of 1:1 time to coach and educate patients and families in our care. In addition to a wonderful culture and nursing experience, this position offers night differential, mileage reimbursement, and amazing benefits package!

General Description

The RN is an integral part of the hospice interdisciplinary care team and as such is responsible for providing patient care visits, assessing medical needs, liaising with physicians, attending deaths, triage calls, and assisting with the admission process. The RN must have an understanding that hospice care must be delivered according to accepted standards of practice, guided by the mission of the organization and the patient/family's needs and concerns, the RN blends all services of the hospice into an integrated program of support.

Requirements

Current unrestricted AR, OK, or compact RN license, BLS certification, strong assessment skills with critical thinking and high level of problem solving within a healthcare facility. Strong documentation and communication with the ability to stay calm and cope with human suffering/emergencies. Prefer hospice experience, home health, or acute care nursing experience with computer charting experience.

Position requires use of personal vehicle, a valid driver's license and current auto insurance.