Staff RN - Heather's House - Nights

HIA Health; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Heather's House in Fargo, ND is hiring a Hospice Registered Nurse for 12-hour night shifts on an inpatient unit. The role coordinates with the interdisciplinary team to assess, manage symptoms, and provide end-of-life comfort, with a focus on presence and compassionate care.

We offer a robust benefits package, a sign-on bonus up to $10,000, and a culture that values teamwork, quality patient care, and respect for patients and families.

Qualifications

• RN license in ND; MN license or willingness to obtain dual licensure
• BSN preferred
• Minimum 1 year hospital staff nurse experience or 2 years healthcare experience
• Current driver’s license and auto insurance
• Ability to provide compassionate hospice care

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient nursing care to hospice patients in coordination with the IDG
• Perform assessments, symptom management, and end-of-life comfort
• Collaborate with IDG to develop and update plans of care
• Document thoroughly and ensure timely charting
• Support patients and families with compassionate care and education

Skills

RN

Hospice care

Team collaboration

Education

ND/MN RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Fargo Headquarters - Fargo, ND 58104Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: GraveyardCome feel the difference at Heather's House!

There is something special and different about this Heather's House. It's how we care for patients and families and in how our team shows up for each other every day. Heather's House is an 18-bed inpatient hospice unit focused on comfort, presence, and doing things the right way when patients and families need it most.

We’re building a team with heart and skill. Join Us Today

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Hospice Registered Nurse, you will provide nursing care to hospice patients in coordination with the interdisciplinary team (IDG) that is consistent with the goals, definitions, philosophy, and purpose of HIA Hospice. All nursing care, as approved by patients’ primary physicians or the hospice medical director, including physical assessments, symptom management, and emotional support.

This position will be 12-hour night shifts, rotating every 3rd weekend, and two holidays per year.

Eligible for up to a 10k Sign-on bonus

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide inpatient comfort focused care through assessments, planning, triage, intervention, and evaluation.
• Complete appropriate assessments for admission to Inpatient Unit based on level of care requirements.
• Symptom Management: Manage pain and symptoms effectively to improve patient comfort and dignity through end of life.
• Assess the patient and family needs on an ongoing basis while hospice care is being provided inpatient.
• Develop and/or update individualized plan of care per shift in collaboration with the patient/family, as applicable, and the hospice IDG that identifies needs, expected outcomes, and interventions.
• Participate in daily rounds with inpatient IDG team to proactively plan for patient/family needs.
• Implements and utilizes physician orders accurately and effective.
• Teach patient/family in areas related to caregiving in preparation for patients to return to prior level of care.
• Provide compassionate support to patients and families, building trust and understanding along with serving as a trusted liaison for the care team.
• Begin daily communication with home care team and inpatient LSW upon admission to facilitate efficient coordination for discharge planning.
• Complete and lock documentation on the same day as the contact/communication occurs as per the Medical Records Documentation policy.

Benefits:

We offer a robust benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, short-term and long-term disability, and a generous time off package.

We have a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Pay Range: Starting at $34.67/hour (based on experience) + shift differential

Expectations of all Employees

Support the mission, vision and values through unequaled quality patient care, professional competence, collaboration, communication, innovation, accountability, ownership and provide support to the entire agency regardless of their primary office location.

HIA Health has HEART

• Honor - We accept the honor of service to hospice patients, families, and communities.
• Excellence - We strive for excellence in my work, as we stand on hallowed ground.
• Attitude - We choose a positive attitude at work.
• Respect - We treat people with the same respect I wish to be given.
• Teamwork - We value everyone’s contribution in delivery of care, operation of the organization and stewardship of our resources.

QualificationsREQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of Registered Nurse (RN) degree; BSN preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a hospital staff nurse and/or minimum of two years of experience in health care.
• Current state RN licensure in North Dakota and Minnesota (or willing to obtain dual licensure following offer)
• Current driver’s license and auto insurance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATOINS

• Strong clinical and critical thinking skills to meet complex patient needs
• Strong interpersonal communication, counseling, and teaching skills
• Flexibility in scheduling; team player
• Familiarity with principles related to dying and death strongly preferred