RN - Weekends Home Hospice

Circle of Life Hospice; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night differential

Mileage reimbursement

Amazing benefits package

Job summary

Circle of Life Hospice in Northwest Arkansas is seeking a dedicated RN for home hospice nursing visits. This role emphasizes strong patient connections, assessment skills, and communication with family members. The position includes working in a supportive team environment and the ability to provide compassionate care in critical situations.

The ideal candidate will have a current RN license for Arkansas or Oklahoma, BLS certification, and preferably experience in hospice or home health care. A valid driver's license and personal vehicle usage is required for home visits.

Qualifications

• Current RN license required for Arkansas, Oklahoma, or compact states.
• BLS certification is mandatory.
• Experience in hospice, home health, or acute care nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care visits and assess medical needs.
• Liaise with physicians and attend patient deaths.
• Assist with the admission process and triage calls.

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Current unrestricted AR, OK, or compact RN license

BLS certification

Job description

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.