Registered Nurse Hospice

Job Title

• Registered Nurse - Hospice

Location

• Charlotte, NC

Schedule / Job Type

• Full-time, Days shifts, 8-hour shifts

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hospice nursing care to patients with a prognosis of six months or less to live, primarily serving geriatric populations.
• Administer medications, including pain management using the WHO Analgesic Ladder and other pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain interventions.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including symptom management for conditions such as altered mental status, nausea, pressure ulcers, and other end-of-life issues.
• Educate patients and families on disease processes, care plans, and support during end-of-life stages.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans aligned with Medicare and state regulations.
• Document patient care via Electronic Medical Records (preferably EPIC) and ensure compliance with all clinical protocols.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina or a Compact state, or pending license approval at the time of start.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, with recent hospice or palliative care background preferred.
• Current BLS certification.
• Experience in medication administration, pain management, symptom assessment, and end-of-life care.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• End of Life Care skills including death pronouncement, counseling, and spiritual needs assessment.
• Knowledge of ethical and legal issues such as advanced directives and organ donation.
• Experience with IV management, including starting and maintaining peripheral IVs or central lines.
• Familiarity with DME authorization and handling complex symptom management situations such as ascites.

Why Join Us

• Work in a compassionate environment dedicated to providing quality hospice care to patients and their families.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference during the most critical life stages.

Additional Details

• No RTO (Requested Time Off) during the first week of assignment.
• Orientation includes 40 hours of hospital training plus additional hospice-specific training.
• Shift requirements include on-call rotation and potentially floating within nearby units.
• Must be comfortable working with terminally ill patients and navigating sensitive situations.
• Travel compliance and testing must be completed within 48 hours of signing.
• Candidate interview via Zoom is preferred before offer.
• Local candidates within 50 miles will be considered for lower-rate positions.
• Eligible candidates must be able to work five days per week, including two out of three major holidays.

Note: All submissions should include candidate interview availability for the next 72 hours to facilitate prompt review.