Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice
Sentara Health · Chesapeake, VA · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$87k–$127k/yrFull-time
Overview
The Direct Care Registered Nurse – Home Health and Hospice provides high‑quality nursing care to patients in their homes or hospice settings, ensuring comfort, dignity, and emotional support during end‑of‑life care.
Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients receiving home health or hospice services.
- Ensure patient comfort, dignity, and emotional support throughout end‑of‑life care.
- Perform patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate and optimize care.
- Document care activities accurately and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing (required).
- Valid RN license in the state of practice (Virginia) (required).
- BLS certification (required within 90 days of hire).
- At least 1 year of nursing experience (required).
- Previous home care or hospice experience (strongly preferred).
Pay
Base pay range for full‑time employment is $87,214.40 – $126,900.80 annually. Additional compensation may include shift differentials, standby/on‑call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra‑shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation varies based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.
Schedule
Full‑time (40 hours/week), Monday‑Friday, Day Shift (8 AM – 5 PM).
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Adoption, Fertility, and Surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Long‑Term, Short‑Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
- Life Insurance
- 401k/403b with employer match
- Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus based on established system and employee criteria