Weekend Hospice RN

PruittHealth; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth in North Carolina seeks a Weekend Hospice RN to provide direct nursing care for hospice patients in Wilkes/Surry/Alleghany and surrounding areas, including Winston-Salem. You will perform assessments, administer medications, monitor symptoms, and coordinate individualized care plans with the interdisciplinary hospice team.

You will educate patients and caregivers, document accurately, participate in case conferences, and communicate with physicians, team members, and families to

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina (active, in good standing).
• Experience or training in Palliative Care and end-of-life care, with focus on pain and symptom management.
• Demonstrated ability in Home Care and Direct Patient Care, including patient and family education.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and coordinate individualized care plans with the hospice team.
• Administer medications and treatments, monitor symptoms, and ensure safety.
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease processes, comfort-focused care, and safe practices at home or in facilities.

Skills

RN license NC

Palliative Care

Home Care

Weekend Availability

Communication Skills

Job description

Company Description

PruittHealth is a family-owned healthcare organization founded in 1969, focused on delivering compassionate, high-quality care across the Southeast. The company serves 170 communities and provides care for approximately 24,000 patients each day through services such as skilled nursing, assisted and independent living, home health, hospice, rehabilitation, and pharmacy/infusion. Supported by about 13,000 dedicated team members, PruittHealth emphasizes a family-centered culture where partners are welcomed and valued. The organization is committed to innovation, exceptional patient outcomes, and nondiscriminatory care for all individuals. Additional information and the Notice of Nondiscrimination are available at www.PruittHealth.com.

Role Description

The Weekend Hospice RN is a full-time, Field position covering areas around the Wilkes/Surry/Alleghany another position is available for the areas surrounding Winston-Salem in NC, providing direct nursing care and support to hospice patients and their families. This role includes performing comprehensive assessments, administering medications and treatments, monitoring symptoms, and coordinating individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary hospice team. The RN will educate patients and caregivers on disease processes, comfort-focused care, and safe practices in the home or facility setting. Responsibilities also include accurate documentation, adherence to regulatory and agency standards, participation in case conferences, and effective communication with physicians, team members, and family caregivers. The Weekend Hospice RN will promote dignity, comfort, and quality of life for patients in end-of-life care while supporting family members through the hospice journey.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical foundation in Nursing and Medicine, with the ability to deliver safe, evidence-based care.
• Experience or training in Palliative Care and end-of-life care, focusing on pain and symptom management.
• Demonstrated skills in Home Care and Direct Patient Care, including patient and family education in home or facility settings.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of North Carolina, in good standing.
• Previous hospice, home health, or acute care nursing experience preferred.
• Ability to work weekend schedules reliably, manage time effectively, and respond to changing patient needs.
• Strong communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to culturally sensitive, nondiscriminatory care.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel locally to patient locations as needed.