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Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) | 25% On-Call | $20,000 Annual Salary
in Topeka, Kansas
Ready for a nursing role that’s flexible and rewarding? As a Hospice RN, you can set your own schedule, while using your full suite of nursing skills and critical thinking abilities to respond to a patient’s changing needs. It’s nursing at its core, and there’s nothing else like it.
What sets us apart? For starters, we have been locally operating the full continuum of care for over 44 years here in the State of Kansas. We know firsthand what it takes to be a nurse and the sacrifices you make to serve others. We also understand the importance of being a voice for your patients during this significant stage of life-and we’ll be there to support you. If you share our passion for quality, patient-centered care, you are made for this!
Our Hospice Registered Nurses enjoy some notable benefits:
- $20,000 Annual Salary (25% On-Call)
- 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratios where you have an impact
- Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
- Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
- Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University
- Dental, Vision, PTO, Free Learning Courses, Competitive Pay, 401K, Life Insurance
As a Hospice Registered Nurse, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:
- Provide home-based care to patients with six months or less to live, focused on quality of life
- Work as part of an interdisciplinary team comprised of a physician, LPN, CNA, HHA, social worker, chaplain and volunteers to carry out the patient’s plan of care
- Perform patient assessments, check vitals, evaluate breathing, monitor pain, administer prescribed medication and treatments
- Ensure accessibility of medical equipment, prescribed oxygen, medication and other supplies
- Educate family on the patient’s prognosis, changes in care plan, medication and hospice goals
- Take a holistic approach to care that engages the patient’s mind, body, spirit and family
A few must-haves for Hospice Registered Nurses:
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program and active RN license in Kansas
- CPR certification
- Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
- Clinical proficiency in nursing specialty, strong communication skills and compassion
Why Work for Interim HealthCare Hospice?
The Stehley Family has locally owned and operated Interim Healthcare in the State of Kansas for 44 years. Interim Healthcare of Topeka, Manhattan, and Lawrence is the only agency in these areas that offers the full continuum of care – which consists of Home Health, Hospice, Private Duty, and Staffing Services. Our Mission Statement is ‘We Improve People’s Lives’, and that is the core of what we believe in here at Interim Healthcare. If you are looking to join a company that is growing & has a family culture, this may be the job you have been looking for! Nationally, Interim HealthCare has been providing great jobs to great people for over 50 years and there are more than 300 offices across the country. That kind of stability combined with our commitment to integrity makes us your perfect career partner.
Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
