| Location | Grand Junction, CO |
| Salary | $2,188.32–$2,234.96 |
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) – Hospice provides compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to patients with life-limiting illnesses. The RN is responsible for assessing patient needs, developing and implementing individualized care plans, managing symptoms, coordinating with the interdisciplinary hospice team, and supporting patients and their families throughout end-of-life care.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with occasional weekend backup and on-call responsibilities.
Job Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and evaluate patients' physical, emotional, and comfort-care needs.
Develop, implement, and update individualized hospice care plans.
Manage pain and other symptoms to maintain patient comfort and quality of life.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
Monitor patient conditions and communicate changes to physicians and the hospice care team.
Educate patients and family members about disease progression, medication management, and end-of-life care.
Coordinate care with physicians, hospice aides, social workers, and other interdisciplinary team members.
Maintain accurate patient records, clinical documentation, and nursing care reports.
Provide emotional support to patients and families and assist with bereavement support as needed.
Ensure compliance with hospice policies, clinical standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Provide occasional weekend coverage and respond to on-call needs as assigned.