Hospice RN Per Diem

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Physical & Work Requirements

Why Join Us?

• Provide direct nursing care through routine visits, admissions, and recertifications

• Perform comprehensive patient and family assessments and develop individualized care plans

• Conduct pain and symptom management assessments at every visit

• Communicate changes in patient condition to the RN Case Manager and physician as needed

• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with hospice policies

• Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings

• Support patients and families during end-of-life care, including presence at time of death when possible

• Supervise LPNs and Home Health Aides as needed

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, HIPAA, and infection control standards

• Participate in ongoing training, quality improvement, and professional development

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
Strong clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Basic computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel, EMR systems)
Must pass background check and pre-employment requirements

• Previous hospice experience

• Prior supervisory or leadership experience

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks (walking, standing, bending, etc.)
Ability to travel to patient homes on a daily basis
Comfortable working in varied home environments, including exposure to illness and other conditions