Hospice Registered Nurse
Company: Healthkeeperz
Location: Fayetteville
Posted on: April 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Compensation and Benefits Job Type: Full-time, Salary Starting
Pay: c.a. $75k - $82k/year Benefits: * Mileage Reimbursement *
401(k) * 401(k) matching * Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance *
Employee assistance program * Life insurance * PTO (Vacation &
Sick, accrued monthly) * Nine paid holidays Purpose of the
Positions: The Hospice Registered Nurse is a key member of the
interdisciplinary team. The hospice nurse evaluates clients'
physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs and develops
appropriate care plans and interventions accordingly. The nurse is
the case manager and oversees care to ensure the highest quality of
care is maintained. Essential Responsibilities: * Coordinates the
care of the client and services, which may include the social
worker, the chaplain, an in-home aide, the physician, and/or a
volunteer * Assesses the client and family within 24 hours of
admission to Hospice * Provides skilled nursing care as determined
by the IDG plan of care. * Provides education to clients, families,
and/or others in care techniques specific to the client * Serves as
client/family advocate by maintaining regular communication with
physicians and any other resources when needed * Participates in
providing bereavement support to clients and families * Documents
and ensures appropriate use of medications, DME, and supplies *
Participates in weekly meetings and IDG meetings * Provides an
appropriate care plan and leaves in the home for other staff
members and contract staff personnel * Monitors the
recertification/reauthorization process * Accurately documents and
follows through with the revocation process * Reports regularly to
the Hospice Administrator, client updates, and reports status *
Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job * Promotes
personal safety and a safe environment for clients and co-workers *
May complete In-Home Aide annual performance appraisals and assist
with yearly competency testing * Participates in on-call rotation *
Participates in performance improvement initiatives as requested *
May participate in the orientation of new staff * May act as a
preceptor for new staff * Represents the nursing profession in a
positive manner * May participate in community educational
activities as needed * Promotes and participates in professional
development for nursing and palliative care * Performs additional
duties as requested * On-call rotation * Covering counties to
include: Bladen, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Robeson, Sampson,
Scotland, and surrounding counties. Qualifications: * Active NC
nursing license * Function as a core member of the IDG * Ability to
speak in front of groups * Maintain a high-quality customer service
approach * ADN required * At least one year of hospice or home
health nursing experience preferred * Possess active listening and
excellent assessment skills * Working knowledge of a variety of
computer programs is desired Physical Demands: Ability to sit for
long periods, either while driving, participating in IDG meetings,
visiting clients, or performing computer work. This position may
require frequent bending, reaching, lifting, talking, and
listening. Compensation details: 75000-82000 Yearly Salary
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Keywords: Healthkeeperz, Fayetteville , Hospice Registered Nurse, Healthcare , Fayetteville, Arkansas
