Hospice Home Care RN
Barre, VT
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) – Hospice
 

Shift: Day Shift (Monday–Friday with some weekend coverage)
Contract Length: 16 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP
 

Job Summary:
 

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) – Hospice to join a dedicated home hospice team providing high-quality, patient-centered end-of-life care. This position offers the opportunity to deliver one-on-one hospice and palliative care to patients in the comfort of their homes while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team to ensure compassionate, individualized support for patients and their families.

The ideal candidate will have strong home health and hospice experience, be proficient with OASIS documentation, and possess the ability to independently manage patient caseloads.
 

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive hospice and palliative nursing care in patients' homes.
• Perform patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care.
• Deliver expert pain and symptom management to promote comfort and quality of life.
• Complete OASIS assessments and maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.
• Manage an assigned patient caseload while coordinating ongoing care.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding disease progression, symptom management, medications, and end-of-life care.
• Collaborate with physicians, hospice interdisciplinary team members, and community healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Respond to changing patient needs with compassion, professionalism, and clinical expertise.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current BLS Certification
• Recent Home Health experience (Required)
• Recent Hospice nursing experience (Required)
• OASIS documentation experience (Required)
• Previous case management experience in a home care setting preferred
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and patient education skills

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• Day shifts
• Some weekend coverage required

Ideal Candidate:
 

The successful candidate is a compassionate, organized, and clinically skilled RN who is passionate about providing exceptional end-of-life care. They thrive in an independent home care environment while working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice team to support patients and their loved ones throughout their care journey.
 

About the Facility:

Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice is a community-focused, nonprofit healthcare organization committed to providing exceptional home health, hospice, palliative, and community-based services throughout Central Vermont. Their mission is to deliver compassionate, high-quality care that enhances the well-being and dignity of every patient, regardless of financial circumstances.

If you are an experienced Hospice RN with strong home health skills, OASIS proficiency, and a passion for providing compassionate end-of-life care, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.