Visit Registered Nurse - PRN

Legacy Hospice, Inc.; New Albany (MS); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Legacy Hospice, Inc. is seeking a Visit Registered Nurse (VRN) to join our home-based hospice care team in New Albany, MS. The VRN will provide focused nursing assessments, administer treatments, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure timely, compassionate care.

You will support patients and families, develop and revise care plans, and educate on symptom management and end-of-life care, while maintaining thorough documentation and quality standards.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in the state of employment.
• CHPN certification and/or BSN preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of hospice nursing experience required (2+ years preferred).
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform focused nursing assessments and address acute needs of hospice patients as directed.
• Ensure continuity of care through effective communication with the interdisciplinary team.
• Complete initial and comprehensive assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs.
• Develop and revise individualized care plans in collaboration with the patient and caregiver.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments, and educate families on care techniques.
• Counsel patients and families on symptom management and end-of-life issues.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and promote comfort-focused care.
• Respond promptly to changes in patient condition or caregiver concerns.
• Collaborate with case managers to ensure needed supplies and services are provided.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

Hospice nursing

Communication skills

Education

BSN

CHPN

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PRN Visit Registered Nurse (VRN) – Hospice Care

Location: New Albany, MS
Status: Hourly | Non-Exempt

About Us

Legacy Hospice is seeking a compassionate and experienced Visit Registered Nurse (VRN) to join our dedicated team. In this role, you’ll provide vital care and support to patients in their homes, supplementing our RN Case Managers and ensuring timely responses to urgent needs.

What You’ll Do

• Perform focused nursing assessments and address acute needs of hospice patients as directed
• Ensure continuity of care through effective communication with the interdisciplinary team
• Complete initial and comprehensive assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs
• Develop and revise individualized care plans in collaboration with the patient and caregiver
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments, and educate families on care techniques
• Counsel patients and families on symptom management and end-of-life issues
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and promote comfort-focused care
• Respond promptly to changes in patient condition or caregiver concerns
• Collaborate with case managers to ensure needed supplies and services are provided
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in the state of employment
• Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) and/or BSN preferred
• Minimum 1 year of hospice nursing experience required (2+ years preferred)
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Strong written and verbal communication skills