RN Hospice

Company: VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region Inc
Location: Saint Albans
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region is currently seeking a full-time Hospice Registered Nurse (RN). Are you looking to further your career in home health nursing ? Would you like to work for a caring and supportive medical company that values its employees ? If so, please read on! This hospice nursing position earns a competitive wage and offers up to a $10,000 sign on bonus . We also offer great benefits , including health, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) plan with employer match, flexible schedule, continuing education tuition assistance, and CEU work courses . If this sounds like the right home health nursing opportunity for you, apply today! ABOUT VNA & HOSPICE OF THE SOUTHWEST REGION Based in Vermont, we are one of the largest non-profit home health and hospice care agency that delivers a wide range of advanced medical care with compassion, dependability, and expertise to people of all ages. Our mission is to provide the best care for every person and to put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. We strive to give customized care to individuals with chronic diseases and conditions as well as those who need short-term care. For our services, we have been recognized as one of the nation's top 100 performing home health agencies by HomeCare Elite. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A HOSPICE REGISTERED NURSE (RN) As a Hospice RN, you are responsible for serving as case managers and for providing individualized goal directed nursing care through the use of the nursing process in accordance with physician's orders. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Essential functions: Utilizing the nursing process, assesses patient/care giver needs in order to provide quality care to assigned patients. Develops and communicates a realistic plan of care for each patient. Serves as Case Manager for assigned patients and actively manages case loads and visit times in accordance with agency productivity standards. Implements medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary to ensure the safe effective quality of care for patients. Stays up-to-date on a variety of High-Tech skills; IV use and maintenance, wound VAC, complex wound care, etc. In accordance with LPN scope of practice, works collaboratively with LPN's to ensure that the plan of care is followed, delegates tasks and ensures that patient needs are met. Consistently reviews documentation, annotates visit notes and acts on recommendations in accordance with department policies and procedures. Evaluates a variety of aspects of implemented plan of care including, but not limited to identified problems, care provided and patient's responses, to meet patient/care giver needs and ensure overall quality of care delivered. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the effective integration of information for use by the health care team to ensure on-going and continued quality of care. Performs patient and care giver education to ensure informed patient decisions can be made, including, but not limited to, medication side effects, treatment options, discharge instructions, reportable conditions, ranges of services, etc. Skills, experience, and qualifications: Registered Nurse (RN) license 2 years of nursing experience is preferred Have self-direction and initiative, as well as be able to work collaboratively with colleagues within the agency. Experienced with electronic medical records required. Willingness to work a flexible schedule to include evenings, weekends, and on call for both hospice and home care patients. Exceptional bedside manner and communication skills. Compassionate and friendly demeanor. Valid Vermont Driver's License and car insurance. WORK SCHEDULE This Registered Nurse (RN) position offers flexible hours, we at the VNA value work-life balance. Our clinicians have autonomy in their position to create their daily schedule to meet the needs of their clients, allowing the flexibility to prioritize their personal and family needs. READY TO JOIN OUR HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE CARE TEAM? We understand your time is valuable, so we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this Registered Nurse (RN) job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application . We look forward to meeting you!

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