Hospice Registered Nurse (PRN)
Job Description
**PRN Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) – Home Visits**
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate **PRN Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)** to provide skilled nursing visits to hospice patients in their homes and other care settings.
Responsibilities
* Provide compassionate, patient-centered hospice nursing care.
* Complete scheduled PRN visits, including routine, symptom-management, and urgent visits as needed.
* Assess patients' physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
* Monitor and manage pain and other end-of-life symptoms.
* Communicate changes in patient condition with the hospice interdisciplinary team, physician, and family/caregivers.
* Administer medications and treatments according to the plan of care.
* Educate patients and caregivers regarding medications, comfort measures, disease progression, and hospice services.
* Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
* Document visits, assessments, interventions, and patient changes in **WellSky Hospice**.
* Maintain accurate medication and care records in accordance with hospice policies and regulatory requirements.
* Coordinate care with CNAs, social workers, chaplains, physicians, and other members of the hospice team.
* Respond appropriately to changes in patient condition and communicate significant changes promptly.
* Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with applicable hospice and nursing standards.
Required Qualifications
* Current, unrestricted RN license.
* Hospice or home health nursing experience preferred.
* Previous experience providing **independent home visits** preferred.
* **Must have experience using WellSky Hospice for clinical documentation and care management.**
* Strong assessment, communication, organization, and documentation skills.
* Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to patient homes.
* Ability to work independently and respond appropriately to changing patient needs.
* CPR/BLS certification as required.
PRN Schedule
Flexible PRN scheduling with availability for patient visits, including occasional evenings, weekends, or urgent visits based on patient needs.
**Ideal Candidate:**
An experienced hospice RN who is comfortable working independently in the field, understands end-of-life care, communicates effectively with families and the interdisciplinary team, and is proficient in **WellSky Hospice documentation**.
Pay: $50.00 - $75.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
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