Registered Nurse (RN) – Hospice

Schedule

Full-time | 80 hours/pay period | Monday to Friday | 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Location

Must be available to provide services in our Wadena, MN and Fergus Falls, MN territories.

Pay Range

$35.34 - $46.00 / hour (non-exempt), based on experience, qualifications, and location. This position also includes a $5,000 sign-on bonus and frontloaded PTO.

Why You’ll Love Working at Vivie

• Flexible scheduling, autonomy, and work-life support with modern technology that makes your day easier
• Competitive pay with employer-matched retirement, pay-on-demand options, and generous PTO + paid holidays
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits
• Paid documentation time, plus mileage, drive time or car program options
• Career growth through scholarships, training, and professional development

What you'll do as a Registered Nurse (RN) with Hospice

• Provide Clinical Care and Case Management
• Deliver comprehensive hospice care by performing all visit types, including admissions, routine/PRN visits, re-certifications, discharges, and end-of-life care
• Conduct accurate and thorough assessments at each visit, completing documentation in the patient's home
• Utilize advanced pain and symptom management techniques, administer comfort medications appropriately, and provide clinical education and ongoing emotional support
• Supervise and Support
• Provide regular supervision and guidance to HHAs at least every 14 days to ensure high-quality, compassionate care
• Communicate and collaborate continuously with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, social workers, spiritual care providers, and other members of the patient’s care team
• Initiate and participate in care conferences to discuss pain management, bereavement counseling, and patient’s goals of care
• Complete IDG notes and updates in a timely manner
• Ensure Accountability and Leadership
• Demonstrate accountability in daily tasks and uphold team norms and expectations
• Inspire and motivate the hospice team by creating a positive culture that fosters trust, collaboration, and commitment to exceptional care

Additional Details

• Employment Type: Hourly, non-exempt (eligible for overtime)
• Department: Nurse
• Leadership Received: Regional Manager of Clinical Operations
• Division: Hospice
• Travel Requirements: Travel to patients’ homes within designated regions
• This role does include supervision and support of the HHAs but does not include formal supervisory responsibilities

Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Minnesota
• CPR certification required
• Exceptional communication and emotional intelligence to support patients and families with empathy and compassion
• Experience in hospice, palliative care, or end-of-life care strongly preferred
• Knowledge of comfort medications, hospice standing orders, and pain management protocols
• Valid driver’s license and access to an insured personal vehicle for home visits
• Willingness to be on-call and provide emergency coverage on weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Ability to pass state mandated background check
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English