RN | Registered Nurse | Hospice House | Nights

Midland Care Connection; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental, vision, and prescription drug

FSA/HSA with employer contributions

PTO and Holidays

403(b) ERISA Retirement Plan

Life and AD&D insurance

On-site education center

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Volunteer time

Uniform Allowance

Job summary

Midland Care Connection in Topeka, Kansas, is seeking an RN for inpatient hospice care on a graveyard shift. The role focuses on comfort-focused nursing, symptom management, and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to support patients and families.

The ideal candidate has an active Kansas RN license, CPR/BLS, and experience in nursing with a preference for hospice or palliative care. Full-time hours include 7:00pm–7:00am shifts with a strong commitment to compassionate end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license (Kansas) required.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN).
• Ability to assess patients and manage symptoms.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on, comfort-focused nursing care to hospice inpatients.
• Assess and manage symptoms, administer medications, and update care plans.
• Document care and collaborate with the hospice team (physicians, aides, social workers, chaplains, volunteers).
• Educate and support families during end-of-life care, offering emotional reassurance.
• Ensure patients remain comfortable and dignified during end-of-life care.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Symptom assessment

CPR/BLS certification

Driver's license

Education

RN license (Kansas)

ADN or BSN degree

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Topeka, KS 66606

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Graveyard

Midland Care Connection

Midland Care Connection is a not for profit, community based organization dedicated to helping older adults and seriously ill individuals stay independent and supported in their homes. Established in 1978, we offer a full continuum of care, including hospice, palliative care, home health, grief and loss counseling, and our signature PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program. Our mission centers on "meeting individual needs through innovative care solutions," and we serve people across multiple counties in northeast Kansas.

Hospice House

A peaceful, 12 bed, inpatient facility dedicated to providing compassionate, end of life care when a home setting is no longer feasible. Here, patients receive around the clock, skilled hospice care from a multidisciplinary team—nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other specialists—focused on managing pain and symptoms with dignity and respect. The environment is designed to feel like home, offering comfort not just to the patients but also to their loved ones, providing space for visitation, emotional support, and moments of peace in the final chapter of life.

RN Hospice House

Provides hands on, comfort focused nursing care to patients receiving end of life services in an inpatient hospice setting. The role centers on assessing and managing symptoms (especially pain), administering medications, and ensuring patients remain as comfortable and dignified as possible. The nurse also updates care plans, documents all care provided, and works closely with the interdisciplinary hospice team (physicians, aides, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers). In addition, they support and educate families, helping them understand what to expect and offering emotional reassurance during a difficult time. Overall, the position combines clinical skill with compassionate, holistic care focused on quality of life rather than curative treatment.

Hours

Full Time | 3-12 hour shifts, 7:00pm-7:00am

QualificationsRequired

• Active, unrestricted RN license (Kansas)
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN)
• Ability to assess patients and manage symptoms
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Preferred

• Hospice or palliative care experience
• At least 1 year of clinical nursing experience
• BSN degree
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR)
• Hospice/Palliative Care certification (CHPN)

What's in it for you?

• Health insurance options for employees and dependents
• Dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA), with employer contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Personal and Taking Care of You Days
• Holiday pay (six holidays per year)
• 403(b) ERISA Retirement Plan, match provided
• Free group life and AD&D insurance of $20,000
• On-site education center to provide professional development and CEU credits
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and dependents
• Paid monthly volunteer time at non-profit organizations
• Uniform Allowance Program

Midland Care Connection is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.