RN – Hospice (Non-Exempt)

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide skilled hospice nursing in patients' homes in Fort Smith, AR. The role follows physician prescriptions and nursing standards, delivering compassionate end-of-life care.

You will assess needs, manage pain, document care in EMR, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team while supporting patients and families through bereavement and terminal illness.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved nursing program.
• Current US RN licensure and CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver.
• Preferred hospice/long-term care experience.
• Familiarity with death, dying, and bereavement issues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive hospice care, assess patient needs, manage pain and symptoms, and document care accurately within EMR.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and support patients and families through end-of-life processes.

Skills

Strong bedside nursing

Pain management

Communication with families

EMR documentation

Education

RN degree (ADN/BSN)

US RN licensure

CPR certification

Job description

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide skilled professional nursing care to terminally ill patients in their homes, following physician prescriptions and nursing standards.

• Responsibilities: Deliver comprehensive hospice care, assess patient needs, manage pain and symptoms, and document care accurately within electronic medical records. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and support patients and families through end-of-life processes.
• Qualifications: Graduation from an approved nursing program, current licensure, and CPR certification. Must be a licensed driver.
• Preferred Skills & Experience: Recent hospice or long-term care experience, familiarity with death, dying, and bereavement issues, and at least one year of general nursing experience.
• Skills & Abilities: Strong observation, assessment, communication skills, knowledge of hospice philosophy, pain management, and the ability to work independently and within a team. Proficient in computer documentation.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift 50 lbs, stand and walk for extended periods, and perform physical movements like reaching, bending, and kneeling.