Weekend Hospice RN

Topkare Hospice INC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Topkare Hospice INC is seeking a Weekend Hospice Registered Nurse to provide compassionate end-of-life care in patients' homes and community settings. You will perform assessments, manage symptoms, and support families with empathy during weekend shifts.

Join a team dedicated to dignity, comfort, and patient-centered care. The role emphasizes independent weekend work, strong collaboration with the care team, and adherence to HIPAA and hospice standards.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of practice.
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems like Hospice MD, HCHB, Netsmart.
• Knowledge of hospice care medical terminology and physiology.
• Ability to manage acute pain and complex symptom control.
• On-call shifts required.
• Experience in home care or community nursing.
• Ability to work independently on weekends.
• Infection control and aseptic technique knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs and symptom management.
• Administer medications and treatments with hospice standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement care plans.
• Provide education and emotional support to patients and families.
• Maintain accurate documentation in EHR systems (Epic/Cerner example).
• Respond to urgent needs via triage protocols and coordinate with EMS.
• Participate in ongoing hospice & palliative training and updates.

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Clinical assessment

Pain management

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!