PT Registered Nurse (RN) ICC Night Shift

About the role

Blue Ridge Care is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Hospice team. This role is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing hospice care for patients and families, with a strong emphasis on community-based care and patient-centered outcomes. The ideal candidate is clinically skilled, compassionate, and self-directed, with a strong ability to manage complex patient needs while providing emotional support to patients and families during sensitive times.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial, comprehensive, and ongoing patient and family assessments to determine hospice needs
• Provide professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation
• Develop and implement individualized care plans focused on palliative care, incorporating patient and caregiver goals
• Monitor patient condition and symptom management, revising care plans as necessary
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders
• Educate patients and caregivers on care plans, medications, diet, and self-care techniques
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and promote comfort and quality of life
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation, including pain and symptom management in the EMR
• Communicate changes in patient condition to providers and obtain/document physician orders as needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, holistic care
• Support emotional needs of patients and families, promoting dignity and comfort
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning discussions
• Coordinate medical equipment and additional services required for patient care
• Supervise hospice aides and delegate responsibilities appropriately
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to patient needs as assigned
• Ensure a safe and supportive environment for patients and families
• Engage in ongoing professional development and continuing education
• Support quality improvement initiatives and organizational goals
• Travel throughout the service area as required

Requirements

• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse in Virginia (multi-state compact or Virginia-only license)
• Current CPR certification required
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience preferred, with at least one year in public health, home care, or hospice
• Critical care experience preferred
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage high-acuity patients with frequent medication adjustments
• Understanding of pain management principles and end-of-life care
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage workload effectively
• Must be able to provide compassionate care and remain composed during crisis situations
• Valid driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation required

Physical / Sensory / Cognitive Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and lift patients or equipment up to 50 pounds
• Ability to remain in physically demanding positions for extended periods
• Visual acuity sufficient to assess patient condition and read medical instruments
• Hearing ability sufficient to communicate with patients, families, and team members and respond to alarms
• Ability to perform essential nursing tasks, including lifting, positioning, and transferring patients
• Capability to meet the physical demands of home-based patient care environments

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Thrift Shop Discount
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness coverage