RN - Hospice Inpatient

Presbyterian Healthcare Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 57,280 - 77,283; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Albuquerque, NM, is looking for a compassionate RN for Hospice Inpatient care. This role involves delivering exceptional care to patients and families, coordinating holistic care plans, and mentoring new nurses. Candidates must have an Associate Degree in Nursing and a New Mexico nursing license. Competitive pay range from $41.58/hr to $56.10/hr with benefits. Join a team that values empathy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License.
• BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire.
• 1 year of direct patient care setting or home health/hospice care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct timely and comprehensive assessments of patients’ needs.
• Develop and implement individualized hospice care plans.
• Advocate for patient needs and ensure efficient communication.

Skills

Patient care

Compassionate communication

Collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Tools

EPIC electronic charting system

Job description

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Presbyterian Healthcare Services provided pay range

This range is provided by Presbyterian Healthcare Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$41.58/hr - $56.10/hr

Join Our Hospice Care Team as an Inpatient RN – Where Compassion Meets Excellence. Are you a dedicated RN with a passion for providing meaningful, end-of-life care? We’re seeking a compassionate and skilled Inpatient Hospice RN to deliver exceptional care to patients and families at the Presbyterian El Camino building. In this vital role, you’ll be at the heart of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring that each patient’s journey is met with dignity, comfort, and clinical excellence. You’ll coordinate and deliver holistic care plans, advocate for patients’ needs, and support families through one of life’s most profound transitions. From direct bedside care to mentoring new nurses, your impact will be felt deeply and widely. If you’re ready to make a difference in a setting that values empathy, teamwork, and clinical integrity, we invite you to bring your expertise to our hospice community.

Type of Opportunity: Per Required Need/FTE: 0.001

Work Schedule: Varied Days and Hours

How You Grow, Learn And Thrive Matters Here.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

Responsibilities

• Conduct timely and comprehensive assessments of patients’ physical, mental, emotional, functional, financial, and spiritual needs.
• Provide skilled nursing care aligned with the physician/APC plan of care.
• Evaluate patient responses and adjust interventions as needed in collaboration with the care team.
• Develop and implement individualized hospice care plans with input from patients, caregivers, physicians, and the care team.
• Facilitate care delivery using community resources and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Ensure care plans are followed and updated in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation to support quality care and reimbursement.
• Ensure all records reflect care provided and are accessible to the care team per agency policies.
• Precept newly hired nurses and students, serving as a professional role model and resource.
• Delegate appropriate interventions to LPNs and CNAs, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Uphold current nursing standards and best practices.
• Participate in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) and Performance Improvement Projects (PIPs).
• Assume leadership roles and contribute to departmental initiatives as needed.
• Maintain open, timely communication with the multidisciplinary team.
• Advocate for patient needs and ensure care plan changes are communicated and implemented efficiently.
• Provide holiday and weekend coverage, including potential for both day and night shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support patient care and team operations.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing
• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
• BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire
• 1 year of direct patient care setting or home health/hospice care
• Current drivers license and auto insurance.
• Basic typing competency.

Benefits

We’re all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more. Learn More About Our Employee Benefits.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Maximum Offer for this position is up to USD $56.10/Hr.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care