Weekend Hospice RN

Topkare Hospice; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Topkare Hospice is seeking a Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver compassionate, patient-centered hospice care in patients' homes and community settings. The role emphasizes assessment, symptom management, and family support on weekends.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license, has home health experience, and can work independently with strong communication within a multidisciplinary team. Weekend shifts require on-call readiness and strict adherence to HIPAA and hospice standards.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license in the state of practice.
• Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems including Hospice MD, HCHB, and 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.
• Join us in providing exceptional hospice care that emphasizes dignity, comfort, and compassion! This role is ideal for dedicated nurses eager to bring their critical care expertise into the community setting while supporting patients through their most vulnerable moments. All positions are paid roles committed to fostering a supportive environment where your skills make a real difference every weekend!

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, 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.

Skills

RN license

Home care experience

EMR/EHR proficiency

Pain management

Aseptic technique

Independent weekend work

Tools

Hospice MD

HCHB

Netsmart

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.
• Join us in providing exceptional hospice care that emphasizes dignity, comfort, and compassion! This role is ideal for dedicated nurses eager to bring their critical care expertise into the community setting while supporting patients through their most vulnerable moments. All positions are paid roles committed to fostering a supportive environment where your skills make a real difference every weekend!