Pediatric Registered Nurse (6 weeks PTO)

**Join Our Team at Circle of Life Hospice**

***Where We Put "Patients Before Profits"***

Circle of Life Hospice is seeking Pediatric Registered Nurses (RNs) with a Hospice Heart to join our compassionate and dedicated team. We are seeking a pediatric RN who can service the Fernley/Fallon area. Our nurses provide comfort-focused, dignified end-of-life care to both adult and pediatric patients and their families throughout Northern Nevada.

This is an opportunity to join a locally owned hospice organization where your clinical skills, compassion, and ability to build meaningful relationships directly impact patients and families during some of life's most important moments.

**Position Type**

Registered Nurse (RN) Pediatric Hospice

Schedule & Availability

* Full-time
* Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
* Ability to work day shifts
* Flexible scheduling based on patient and operational needs
* On-call or after-hours responsibilities may be assigned based on organizational needs

**Why Choose Circle of Life Hospice**

Established in 1999 and locally owned, Circle of Life Hospice is a trusted provider of hospice care in Northern Nevada. We are committed to compassionate, patient-centered care and strong interdisciplinary teamwork.

Our nurses have the opportunity to care for patients across the lifespan, including adults and children ages 0–21, in a variety of settings.

* Supportive and collaborative work environment
* Meaningful, mission-driven work
* Opportunity to care for both adult and pediatric hospice patients
* Opportunities to support patients in their homes and at the Larry J. Weiss Hospice Guest House
* Strong interdisciplinary team support
* Emphasis on work-life balance, flexibility, and sustainability for our clinical team
* Opportunity to utilize and further develop a broad range of clinical skills

**Your Role**

As a Registered Nurse, you will provide skilled hospice nursing care and compassionate support to patients and families, including:

* Providing individualized nursing care, assessment, and symptom management
* Caring for both adult and pediatric hospice patients based on experience, training, and patient needs
* Completing hospice admissions, routine visits, assessments, and care coordination as needed
* Managing pain and other complex symptoms while supporting comfort and quality of life
* Collaborating closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, chaplains, aides, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
* Educating patients, families, and caregivers regarding medications, symptoms, disease progression, and comfort-focused care
* Providing hands-on clinical care and skilled nursing interventions
* Supporting patients with a variety of clinical needs, including IV therapy and other advanced nursing skills when indicated
* Providing on-call or after-hours support based on scheduling needs
* Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and communication
* Upholding Circle of Life Hospice standards, policies, and values

Qualifications

* Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Nevada
* Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
* Minimum of one year of nursing experience; hospice, oncology, home health, pediatrics, emergency, critical care, or medical-surgical experience preferred
* Strong assessment, clinical judgment, communication, and critical-thinking skills
* Comfortable working independently while functioning as part of an interdisciplinary team
* Comfortable using electronic medical records and clinical technology
* Ability to travel in Northern Nevada area
* Ability to work Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

**Strongly Preferred Clinical Skills**

Because our nurses care for a diverse adult and pediatric population, strong clinical skills and the ability to perform advanced nursing interventions are highly valued.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience or demonstrated competency in:

* IV starts and IV therapy
* Port access and management
* Central venous catheter care
* PICC line care
* Infusion therapy
* Pediatric IV access and medication administration
* Ambulatory infusion pumps
* Complex medication administration
* Wound and ostomy care
* Management of complex pain and symptom-control needs

Candidates who do not have experience with every skill listed are encouraged to apply. Training and competency development may be available based on the candidate's experience and the needs of the organization.

**Equal Opportunity Employer**

Circle of Life Hospice is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive workplace.

If you are an RN who believes hospice nursing is about more than clinical care, and who wants to make a meaningful difference for patients and families at the end of life, we would love to hear from you.

To learn more, visit:
www.colhospice.com

Benefits:

* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance

License/Certification:

* RN License is the State of Nevada (Required)

Work Location: In person