Hospice Registered Nurse
Colchester, Vermont
The University of Vermont Health Network Home Health and Hospice

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Colchester, Vermont
Specialty: Registered Nurse (Hospice/Home Health)
Contract Length: 20 weeks

Job Description

• Hospice RN role, primarily working Thursday through Sunday
• Call coverage is rare but may be required occasionally
• No time off available in March; limited or no time off in April
• Requires excellent typing skills due to narrative-heavy EMR
• Responsibilities include:

  • Complex symptom management and education in hospice/end-of-life care
  • Symptom assessment and management requiring high-level critical thinking
  • Initiating and participating in goals of care discussions with patients, families, and team
  • Medication management and administration via multiple routes (IV, subcutaneous, oral, sublingual, rectal, etc.)
• Schedule: Monday to Sunday availability required; no block schedules allowed
• Bi-weekly orientations on Mondays

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of prior community hospice experience required
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Certifications & Licenses

• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required depending on unit/job
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required depending on unit/job
• State RN license verification required within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start and updated annually

Background & Compliance

• Background check within 30 days of start covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification based on job requirements
• Drug testing may be required depending on facility location
• COVID-19 vaccination or declination required
• Flu vaccination or exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• Other immunizations required or documentation of immunity:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (updated annually)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B series and titer or signed declination
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
• N95 Fit Test required prior to assignment and updated annually

Additional Requirements

• Reliable personal or rental vehicle strongly recommended (public transportation not accessible)
• Vehicles should have all-season or snow tires from November through April
• Complete and explain all employment gaps over 30 days
• Must complete required facility-specific modules (EPIC, Cornerstone) prior to start
• Must comply with facility dress code and telephone usage policies
• Must complete Vermont Adult and Child Abuse Registry Consent Form (for Vermont placements)
• Must provide a passport-style photo for badge two weeks prior to start
• Must complete physical exam within 12 months of start date

Work History & References

• 2 years of most recent clinical work history verification required
• 2 professional references from assignments within the last 3 years required
• Skills checklist within 12 months required
• Employment application required

Notes

• No block schedules allowed
• Bi-weekly orientation on Mondays
• COVID testing protocol may require arrival early on Day 1 for testing
• Masking and social distancing policies must be followed on-site

This position is ideal for experienced hospice RNs with strong clinical skills in symptom management and end-of-life care, who are comfortable working a flexible schedule including weekends and can meet comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements.