Registered Nurse Hospice

Job Title

• Registered Nurse - Hospice

Location

• Colchester, VT

Schedule / Job Type

• Full-time, Day shifts, On-site

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hospice and end-of-life care to adult patients, with occasional pediatric cases, in home and inpatient settings.
• Manage complex symptom assessments and interventions, including pain management and medication administration via various routes (IV, subcutaneous, oral, rectal, etc.).
• Participate in goals of care discussions with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive end-of-life planning.
• Document patient care using a narrative-heavy EMR system, maintaining high standards of accuracy and completeness.
• Cover call responsibilities as part of the team, with infrequent on-call duties.
• Support patients and families through education on symptom management and comfort measures.

Required Qualifications

• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association required)
• Minimum of 3 years of recent community hospice experience
• Strong clinical assessment skills with the ability to handle complex symptom management
• Proficiency with EMR documentation systems (experience with Net Smart preferred)
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation (personal or rental vehicle recommended; all-season or snow tires during winter months)
• Ability to work scheduled shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays as assigned

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience managing ventilators or advanced pain management devices (e.g., CADD pumps, feeding pumps, BiPAP/CPAP)
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to handle high-acuity cases
• Excellent communication skills, including participation in family and team care planning
• Prior experience working in inpatient hospice units and in varied community settings

Why Join Us

• Be part of a dedicated team providing compassionate end-of-life care across diverse settings.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' and families' lives while working in a supportive environment.