RN Per Diem (Hospice)

Job DetailsJob LocationReno - Reno, NVPosition TypePer DiemTravel PercentageRoad WarriorJob CategoryHealth CareDescriptionResponsibilities: It is the responsibility of the Per Diem RN to coordinate and provide the highest level of hospice care to patients and families. This position reports directly to the Director of Patient Care Services.The Per Diem RN works in conjunction with the Director of Patient Care Services and the Interdisciplinary Group to:* Assume overall responsibility for organizing patient care from an interdisciplinary group approach* Provide hands on clinical nursing, interacting with patients, family, physicians, interdisciplinary group members, and other health care professionals involved in the patient''s care* Assess and implement a pain/symptom management program formulated with the participation of family and patient, attending physician and the interdisciplinary group, utilizing pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods of pain/symptom control to enhance quality of life* Assist in facilitating freedom of choice, relief of suffering and death with dignity for patients facing end of life issues* Provide support and education for families based on the hospice philosophy of care. Care includes physical, psychological, spiritual and financial comfort* Participate in interdisciplinary group meetings and up-dates the Plan of Care for assigned patients based on identified problems and needs* Ensure all services provided are in accordance with the patient''s Plan of Care* Ensure the POC involves the active participation of the patient, family, PCP and the interdisciplinary group* Coordinate all services related to hospice care for assigned patients. Coordination of service include communicating and making referrals for home health aide/homemaker, spiritual counselor, social work, volunteer and ancillary services, as well as ordering medications and durable medical equipment* Educate patient and family on the disease, disease process and expectations related to the disease* Work as a team member at all timesQualificationsRegistered Nurse from an accredited program currently licensed and in good standing with the state of hospice licensure. At least 1 to 2 years experience in nursing in an acute care setting or 1 year experience in home health, hospice or comparable experience is preferred. Desire to learn and demonstration of aptitude for the hospice philosophy and comfort care required. This is the place to be if you have a drive for taking care of people, and you want to be in a family run business environment. You found us! Welcome home! COVID 19 vaccination finity Hospice is looking for a dynamic RN to join our team and serve patients in their time of need. This position is a full time benefited position. (We offer free medical coverage).We are a family owned and operated hospice operating in Clark, Nye, Washoe, Lyon and Churchhill Counties, Nevada. We are committed to the philosophy of compassion, comfort, support and dignity. Hospice believes that the quality at the end of life is as important as the length of it. We provide professional and ethical care to patients with a life-limiting illness or poor prognosis as well as provide on-going support and education to families and caregivers. Our staff is dedicated to educating the community about the benefits of hospice care. We strive to provide the most comforting end-of-life experience possible by valuing each patient as an individual.BENEFITS:MedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance401kPTO & Paid HolidaysTuition Reimbursement

Created: 2025-11-15