**Overview** **Join us to make a difference when life matters most** Are you a compassionate and experienced **Registered Nurse (RN)** looking to make a lasting impact? Join our company, where we believe every day is an opportunity to deliver personalized, meaningful care to those facing life-limiting illness. This a flexible PRN opportunity. Preferably we are looking for assistance during the weekday hours and/or after hours to assist with on call. Tell us your availability and we will see if it works! We offer a supportive team, flexible schedule, excellent work life balance and competitive hourly rate! We provide **hospice care and** **palliative care** that support patients and their families with dignity, comfort, and love. **What You'll Do as a Hospice RN / RN Case Manager:** + Be the primary point of contact for patients and families, guiding them through every step of their hospice journey. + Deliver and document skilled, hands-on nursing care based on each patient’s individualized **Plan of Care** —in their home, assisted living, or wherever they call home. + Perform **initial and ongoing assessments** to monitor patient condition and adjust care as needed. + Collaborate with an **interdisciplinary team** —including physicians, LPNs, CNAs, social workers, chaplains, and others—to build and refine personalized care plans. + Provide emotional, physical, and spiritual support not just to the patient, but to their loved ones as well—offering education, comfort, and bereavement guidance. + Teach caregivers how to care for their loved one safely and confidently, offering both practical training and emotional reassurance. + Communicate important updates in patient condition to the care team, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions. + Maintain accurate, up-to-date **clinical documentation** and follow infection control and compliance standards. + Support the organization's **quality improvement** and scheduling initiatives to ensure care is consistent, compassionate, and efficient. + Help patients and families understand and navigate topics such as: + Medication administration + Hospice philosophy and services + Symptom and pain management + End-of-life processes and expectations **About You** **Qualifications – What You’ll Bring:** + **Active RN license** in the state of employment (or eligible to obtain). + **1+ year of RN experience** in hospice, home health, ICU, oncology, geriatrics, or related nursing fields. + A genuine **hospice heart** : compassionate, empathetic, and patient-centered. + Comfortable providing care in diverse settings, including private homes and facilities. + Strong communication and critical thinking skills in emotionally sensitive situations. + Valid **driver’s license** , auto insurance, and reliable transportation. + **CPR certification** required. **Preferred Experience (Not Required):** + Hospital RN (Med-Surg, ICU, ER, PACU, telemetry, cardiac) + Admissions RN, wound care, float pool, travel nursing + Experience with terminally ill patients or serious illness support **We Offer** **Why Join Us?** We are a national leader in home-based healthcare with over 430 locations across 36 states. Our care teams are dedicated to providing **exceptional end-of-life care** , supporting patients and families with compassion and clinical excellence. **Benefits for All Hospice Associates (Full-Time & Per Diem):** + **Competitive Pay** + **401(k) with Company Match** + Career Advancement Opportunities + National & Local Recognition Programs + Teammate Assistance Fund **Additional Full-Time Benefits:** + **Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance** + **Mileage Reimbursement** or Fleet Vehicle Program + Generous **Paid Time Off** + 7 Paid Holidays + **Wellness Programs** (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care) + **Education Support & Tuition Assistance** (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN) + Free **Continuing Education Units (CEUs)** + **Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance** + Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC) **Ready to Join a Team That Cares?** Apply now to become part of our **Hospice Nursing team** and help make every moment count for our patients and their loved ones. **Legalese** + This is a safety-sensitive position + Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits + Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements + We are proud to be an EEO employer + We maintain a drug-free workplace ReqID: 2025-125391 Category: Registered Nurse Position Type: Flex/Per Diem Company: Heartland Hospice