Registered Nurse Hospice

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Hospice

Location

Hastings, NE

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 10-hour shifts, 4 days per week | Rotated on-call night coverage 1–2 times per week | Every 3rd weekend | 32 guaranteed hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hospice and palliative care to assigned clients in a safe, compassionate, and efficient manner in accordance with individualized plans of care.

• Perform initial and ongoing client assessments, participate in the creation and implementation of the interdisciplinary plan of care, and coordinate services to ensure continuity of care.

• Recognize and respond to diverse cultural attitudes toward death and dying, and support clients and families through the grieving process.

• Process physician orders, complete required documentation within appropriate timeframes, and conduct quality assurance audits as assigned.

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, participate in team meetings, in-services, and educational opportunities.

• Explain advance directives, clinical requirements, and available interdisciplinary services to clients and families.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure valid for the state of practice.

• Current CPR certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while seeking guidance as appropriate.

• Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle for travel to patient homes and care facilities; mileage reimbursement is provided.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in hospice or palliative care nursing.

• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems for documentation and mileage tracking.

• Experience conducting admissions, death pronouncements, and supervisory visits.

Why Join Us

• Meaningful, patient-centered work supporting individuals and families through end-of-life care with a dedicated interdisciplinary team.

• Flexible scheduling with a guaranteed weekly hour commitment and the possibility of contract extension.