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Registered Nurse (RN) | Hospice | Full-Time | Topeka Area
Experience a work culture where nurses are valued, management backs you and you’re empowered to improve the quality of a patient’s life. At Interim HealthCare® Hospice, these are just a few of the rewards you’ll enjoy as a Hospice RN.
What sets us apart? For starters, we have been locally operating the full continuum of care for over 40 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:
- $70,000 – $80,000 Salary Range
- 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
- Healthcare, 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 school of nursing.
- Licensed to practice as an RN in Kansas. The license is active and in good standing.
- Twelve (12) months of accumulated experience as a registered nurse within the last five (5) years or, if no experience within the last five (5) years, evidence of current (within the last 12 months) clinical knowledge as deemed appropriate by the DHCS.
- If a new graduate, 1200 verified hours of employment as a graduate or registered nurse within the last twelve (12) months or evidence of completion of a company-approved Preceptor Program.
- One (1) year of hospice care experience preferred.
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.
