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Job Summary
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Hospice Registered Nurse on an 8-week contract, where you will play a vital role in providing compassionate end-of-life care to patients and their families. This position offers an exciting opportunity to deliver specialized nursing services in a supportive environment, ensuring comfort, dignity, and quality of life for those in their final stages. As a key member of our hospice care team, you will utilize your clinical expertise to assess patient needs, coordinate care plans, and support families through one of life’s most meaningful moments.

You may text or email Shawn Albarado or Brooke Baudoin

Shawn@dmstaffing.us

(985) 209-6479

Brooke@dmstaffing.us

(985) 413-6836

Pay: $2050-$2150/wk plus .42 a mile for patient related travel

Local and Travel Welcome!

8 Week Contract

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM

No Call

Service Area: Marion and Lexington

Requirements

Must have at least 1 year of Hospice experience within the last 3 years as an RN.

HCHB charting experience is also required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to determine eligibility and develop personalized care plans aligned with hospice standards.
• Administer medications and treatments with precision, ensuring symptom management and patient comfort.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, social workers, and chaplains to coordinate holistic care approaches.
• Educate patients and families on disease progression, symptom control, and available support resources.
• Monitor patient vital signs, evaluate physiological changes, and adjust care strategies accordingly to optimize comfort.
• Document all patient interactions accurately in medical records while adhering to HIPAA regulations for confidentiality.
• Facilitate discharge planning and coordinate post-acute or outpatient services as needed to ensure seamless transitions of care.

Requirements

• Valid nursing license with current registration in the state of practice.
• Proven experience in critical care settings such as ICU, emergency medicine, or trauma centers is highly desirable.
• Strong background in hospital medicine, medical-surgical units, or post-acute care environments.
• Knowledge of physiology, diagnostic evaluation procedures, and medical terminology essential for accurate patient assessment.
• Experience with infectious disease care, behavioral health, geriatrics, pediatrics (PICU), or outpatient clinics is a plus.
• Familiarity with HIPAA compliance, discharge planning processes, and medical records management.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide empathetic patient service and family support.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced settings. This role is perfect for dedicated nurses eager to make a meaningful difference through compassionate hospice care while expanding their clinical expertise across diverse healthcare environments. Join us in delivering exceptional patient-centered services that truly matter!

Pay: $2,050.00 - $2,150.00 per week

Work Location: On the road

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