Registered Nurse (RN) – Hospice

About the role

This position offers 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 are included. Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits are provided, along with paid documentation time, plus mileage, drive time or car program options.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and case management by delivering comprehensive hospice care through various 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 by regularly supervising and guiding Home Health Aides (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 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.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

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.

Skills

Exceptional communication and emotional intelligence to support patients and families with empathy and compassion. 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.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits are provided, including paid documentation time, plus mileage, drive time or car program options. Career growth through scholarships, training, and professional development opportunities are also available.

Pay

$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.

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.