Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

Pay Range: $50 - $65 per hour

Job Type: Full Time

At Ardent Home Health and Hospice, Our patients and their loved ones are the center of our work. Our team of professionals has a passion for providing superior, thoughtful care, and works to improve the quality of life for our patients, their loved ones, and caregivers by creating an atmosphere of acceptance and respect for all.

At Ardent, our culture is nurtured by our core values: Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Loving One Another, Intelligent Risk, Customer Second, and Ownership . Your growth is important to us. We set individual and team goals to ensure that we continue to grow together and serve our patients & their families at the highest standard.

Join a dynamic company that believes in a team approach and focuses on doing what is best for our patients. As a Home Health and Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) with Ardent, you will have the opportunity to advance your career while receiving strong compensation and excellent benefits.

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) to provide exceptional end-of-life care for patients and families in their homes and communities. The RN will perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, and support patients through hospice and palliative care services.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient and family assessments to determine hospice care needs.

• Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans.

• Provide skilled nursing care, symptom management, medication administration, and patient education.

• Coordinate care with physicians, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary hospice team.

• Serve as the primary Hospice RN for an assigned patient caseload.

• Document patient conditions, interventions, and outcomes accurately and timely.

• Educate patients and caregivers on disease management, medications, comfort measures, and self-care techniques.

• Ensure continuity of care and advocate for patient comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and on-call rotation as needed.

• Supervise hospice aides and support staff in accordance with agency policies.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education programs.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in California.

• Nursing experience; hospice, home health, palliative care, or public health experience preferred.

• Current CPR certification.

• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, communication, and care coordination skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage a patient caseload effectively.

• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.  The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.  Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets.  More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.