Weekend Hospice RN

Topkare Hospice INC; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Topkare Hospice INC is seeking a Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver compassionate end-of-life care in patients' homes and community settings. This weekend-only role focuses on comfort, symptom management, and patient-family support, coordinating assessments and care plans with the healthcare team.

The successful candidate will hold an active RN license in the practice state, be proficient with EMR/EHR systems, and participate in on-call triage, ensuring HIPAA-compliant documentation and

Qualifications

• Valid RN license in the state of practice.
• Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems including Hospice MD, HCHB, Netsmart.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and hospice care.
• Strong assessment skills and ability to manage acute pain and complex symptoms.
• On-call shifts required.
• Experience in home care or community-based nursing is required; Med-Surg/long-term care is beneficial.
• Ability to work independently during weekends and coordinate with the healthcare team.
• Infection control practices and aseptic technique are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, symptom management, and psychosocial evaluations.
• Administer medications and treatments such as IV infusions, pain management protocols, and wound care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement individualized care plans.
• Provide education and emotional support to patients and families.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation in EHR systems and HIPAA compliance.
• Respond promptly to urgent patient needs via triage protocols and coordinate with emergency services.
• Participate in ongoing hospice & palliative medicine training.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Pain management

Communication skills

On-call availability

Tools

Hospice MD

HCHB

Netsmart

Job description

Job Description

Job Overview

Join our compassionate team as a Weekend Hospice Registered Nurse (RN), where your expertise will provide vital end-of-life care to patients in their homes and community settings. This energetic role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by delivering personalized, comfort-focused nursing services during weekends. As a Weekend Hospice RN, you will coordinate patient assessments, manage symptoms, and support families with empathy and professionalism. Your dedication will help ensure patients experience dignity, comfort, and peace during their final moments.

Duties

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, symptom management, and psychosocial evaluations.
• Administer medications and treatments such as IV infusions, pain management protocols, and wound care, ensuring adherence to hospice standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans aligned with patient wishes and clinical needs.
• Provide education and emotional support to patients and their families, guiding them through complex medical decisions and end-of-life processes.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation within electronic health record (EHR) systems like Epic or Cerner, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Respond promptly to urgent patient needs via triage protocols, coordinating with emergency services when necessary.
• Participate in ongoing training related to hospice & palliative medicine, infectious disease care, and advanced symptom management techniques such as opioid titration or ostomy care.

Requirements

• Valid RN license in the state of practice with
• Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems including Hospice MD, HCHB, Netsmart.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and diagnostic evaluation methods relevant to hospice care.
• Strong assessment skills combined with the ability to manage acute pain and complex symptom control effectively.
• On-call shifts required
• Prior experience in home care or community-based nursing environments is required; Med-Surg, long-term care or nursing home experience is beneficial.
• Ability to work independently during weekends while maintaining excellent communication with the broader healthcare team.
• Familiarity with infection control practices and aseptic technique is essential for safe medication administration and procedures like wound or catheter care.