RN Hospice Inpatient

Corewell Health; Stevensville (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Corewell Health Hospice is seeking a dedicated RN to deliver end-of-life care and symptom management to patients in home, facilities, or hospital settings. You will create care plans, coordinate with an interdisciplinary team, and advocate for comfort and dignity.

The role requires an Associate’s degree in nursing, Michigan RN license, CPR within 90 days of hire, and at least 1 year of hospice experience. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred to support advanced care planning.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in nursing required.
• Michigan RN license required.
• CPR certification (AHA) within 90 days of hire required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate end-of-life care needs for patients/families.
• Develop an outcome-based plan of care in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Advocate for pain and symptom management and ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Educate patients and families about care issues and support.
• Direct and supervise LPN and CNA staff.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by the physician and document accordingly.
• Participate in shift reporting, IDT meetings, and safety initiatives.

Education

Associate’s degree in nursing

RN license (Michigan)

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

About Hospice

Corewell Health Hospice specializes in providing end of life care and symptom management to individuals with a life expectancy of six month or less, serving individuals in their home, nursing facilities, and in the hospital. Team members enjoy how rewarding their job is, feel a strong sense of satisfaction while appreciating the interdisciplinary team approach to caring for patients and their families. They also experience healthier work-life balance with the flexibility that comes with hospice care for patients in their homes.

Scope of Work

The RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the strategies and services required to meet the patients/family's end-of-life care needs. An outcome based plan of care is created and continually adjusted through utilization of the nursing process, relationship centered care principles, and holistic philosophy, assuring that the changing needs of the patient/family are met while facilitating a pain‑free, peaceful, sacred death.

Essential Functions

• Exhibit “Patients and Families First” attitude. Responds with compassion, flexibility and urgency to each patient’s needs. Provides the care that patients want when they want it.
• Develop a comprehensive plan of care that addresses physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual needs of the patient/family with input from the patient/family and the interdisciplinary team. Evaluate this plan and makes interventions as necessary.
• Advocate for pain/symptom management.
• Educate and provide the support to patient/family regarding care issues. Committed to the continuous improvement of the patient experience which includes patient safety, quality of care and excellent service. Adheres to the organization’s Mission, Service Standards and Code of Conduct.
• Direct and supervise LPN and CENA.
• Administer and document medications/treatments as ordered by the physician according to policies in an accurate and timely manner.
• Identify and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Attend shift reporting and IDT meetings as necessary to facilitate communication of decisions related to the patients care.
• Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position and unit safety related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate’s degree in nursing
• 1 year of relevant experience preferably in Hospice
• Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license upon hire
• CPR, (AHA) American Heart Association within 90 days of hire

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members, and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top‑notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

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How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On‑demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Merlin & Carolyn Hanson Hospice Center - 4382 Cleveland Ave - Stevensville

Department Name

Hanson Residence - Hospice South

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Hours of Work

7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Days Worked

Sunday to Saturday

Weekend Frequency

Every third weekend

Corewell Health Commitment

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug‑free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on‑site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.