RN - Hospice

Location: Monroe, North Carolina 28110

Duration: 13 weeks | Shift: 8hr Day Shift (0800 - 1700, Monday - Friday) | Clinical Interviewing: Yes (Manager to conduct final interview)

About the Role

Provide hospice homecare to patients in Union, Mecklenburg, and Anson Counties. You will mostly be assigned a specific area once on board. The current department census is 120-130 patients.

• Average caseload: 12-15 patients with typically 5 visits per day
• No on-call, call-back, or weekend rotation required (may sign up to fill in if desired)
• Will cover 4 hours of an assigned holiday (up to 2 holidays per contract, depending on time of year)
• Floating limited to patient homes within territory; may assist other RNs if caseload is low

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the hospice experience, including critical thinking and strong assessment skills
• Autonomous patient care, including general wound care and management of Pleurx drains
• Administer and educate on opioid/narcotic medications
• Utilize standing orders without needing to call the physician for every order
• Collaborate with home care aides, triage RN, and charge nurse via phone

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of hospice experience (home or inpatient)
• Accepting first-time travelers
• Patient population: Adults, mostly geriatrics with diagnoses such as CHF, COPD, respiratory failure, kidney/liver failure, neuro (Alzheimer’s, dementia), and oncology
• Required certifications: BLS, valid driver’s license, personal vehicle, and car insurance (mileage reimbursed)

Skills

• Critical thinking and strong assessment skills
• Autonomy in patient care
• Experience with wound care, Pleurx drains, and opioid/narcotic medication management
• HomeCare/HomeBase EMR experience preferred

Technology & Equipment

• EMR: HCHB (preferred), Symplr
• Unit-specific equipment: Pleurx drains, occasional CADD pumps, trunk stock, laptop, and phone (Galaxy 10)

Orientation & Schedule

• 1 week of unit orientation (NEO)
• Set schedule: Monday – Friday, 0830-1700
• Open shifts available to fill if interested (not required)
• Approval for RTO (request time off) goes through manager

Additional Details

• Scrub color: Navy
• Parking: Typically free, dependent on patient home
• Unit culture: Excellent teamwork and cohesiveness