Hospice Registered Nurse

SouthernCare New Beacon Hospice seeks a compassionate Hospice Registered Nurse to provide expert end-of-life care in patients’ homes and facilities. In this role, you will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop and update individualized care plans, manage symptoms and pain, and administer medications and treatments in accordance with hospice protocols. You will collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team, educate patients and families on disease progression and comfort measures, and provide emotional support and advocacy. This position requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication, meticulous documentation, and a commitment to dignity, comfort, and quality of life. Provide skilled hospice nursing care in homes and facilities Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and reassessments Develop, implement, and update individualized hospice care plans Manage pain and symptoms; administer medications and treatments Educate patients and families on disease progression and comfort care Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary hospice team Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely Participate in on-call rotation and respond to urgent patient needs Support patients and families emotionally through end-of-life process Ensure compliance with hospice policies, safety, and regulatory standards Hospice nursing care Pain and symptom management IV and medication administration Patient and family education Care planning and coordination Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation Interdisciplinary team collaboration Crisis and end-of-life support Infection control and safety practices Time management and prioritization Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice Current BLS certification Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) certification preferred Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation Experience with EMR documentation preferred