Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Registered Nurse (RN) – Extended Hours Hospice Care (Part-Time)

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) – Extended Hours Hospice Care to join our hospice team in a part‑time capacity. This role provides extended‑hours clinical support for hospice patients and families, ensuring skilled and compassionate care when needs arise outside of traditional business hours. You will travel throughout the entire Blue Ridge Care service area, respond to urgent patient needs, provide direct nursing care, perform assessments, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergent calls from patients and families during extended‑hours coverage.
• Provide urgent visits to address symptom changes, patient needs, or end‑of‑life concerns.
• Deliver skilled nursing care in accordance with patient goals and physician orders.
• Assess and evaluate patient conditions and communicate recommendations to the care team.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Support symptom management and patient comfort.
• Educate patients and families on disease progression, symptom management, and care techniques.
• Provide emotional support and reassurance during difficult and often unexpected situations.
• Communicate significant changes in condition to physicians and obtain necessary orders.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Coordinate equipment, supplies, and services needed to support quality care in the home.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
• Assist with crisis visits, death visits, admissions, and other urgent hospice needs as appropriate.
• Promote a safe and supportive environment for patients and families.
• Participate in ongoing education and quality improvement activities as applicable.

Requirements

• Current Virginia RN license (for RN candidates) or Virginia LPN license (for LPN candidates).
• Graduate of an accredited nursing or practical nursing program.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong assessment, communication, and clinical decision‑making skills.
• Knowledge of hospice philosophy and end‑of‑life care principles.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records.
• Ability to travel throughout the Blue Ridge Care territory.
• Ability to work independently and respond effectively in urgent situations.
• Compassionate, patient‑focused approach to care.

Qualifications

• RN candidates: hospice, home health, ICU, critical care, or related nursing experience preferred.
• LPN candidates: hospice, home health, long‑term care, or related clinical experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid hospice regulations preferred.

Benefits

• Supportive interdisciplinary team environment.
• Competitive pay with applicable shift differentials.
• Consistent part‑time schedule every other weekend.
• Ongoing education and professional development opportunities.
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for patients and families.
• 30% Thrift Shop discount.
• Opportunity to contribute to the Blue Ridge Care mission and community impact.

Pay

Competitive pay with applicable shift differentials.

Schedule

Part‑time position: Friday through Sunday, every other weekend, with extended‑hours coverage based on patient and organizational needs.