Hospice RN

**Job Summary** Hospice RN HiredFirst Full\-time, Contract, 13 weeks, Night Shift, 36 hours a week. **Responsibilities** * Provide comprehensive hospice nursing care to patients in their homes or facility. * Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and hospice program policies. * Assess patient needs, develop care plans, and adjust based on condition changes. * Administer medications and manage symptom relief in alignment with palliative guidelines. * Document patient status, care provided, and outcomes in electronic medical records. * Engage in ongoing professional development to advance clinical skills and leadership potential. * Educate patients and families on disease trajectory, care options, and comfort measures. * Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and smooth handoffs. * Identify and report changes in patient conditions to supervising clinicians promptly. * Meet performance targets using care metrics and maintain high\-quality outcomes. * Provide bereavement support referrals and follow\-up as per protocol. * Demonstrate fiscal responsibility by optimizing resource use and avoiding unnecessary tests. **Experience/Qualifications** * Registered Nurse with current license and Hospice/Palliative care certification preferred. * Experience delivering home health or hospice nursing with symptom management. * Ability to develop and adjust patient\-centered care plans and escalation protocols. * Strong knowledge of palliative guidelines, medications, and safety in symptom relief. * Proficiency in electronic medical records and documentation for care plans and outcomes. * Effective communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams. * Ability to meet performance targets using care metrics and quality outcomes. * Commitment to continuous professional development and leadership growth. * Bereavement support knowledge and referral process for families. * Demonstrated fiscal responsibility and resource optimization in care delivery. \#Workwolf