Hospice Registered Nurse
Grand Junction, Colorado
HopeWest-Hospice

Job Opportunity: Hospice Nurse (Night Shift)

Location: Grand Junction, Colorado
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

As a Hospice Nurse, you will provide compassionate end-of-life care, serving as a vital support to patients and their families. This role involves being a teacher and guide, helping patients set personal goals of care and empowering caregivers with confidence. Hospice nursing requires strong clinical skills, excellence in assessment, and critical thinking, with a focus on symptom management across a variety of diseases.

You will work in a short-term care, home-like setting that offers intensive medical end-of-life care for patients who cannot remain at home but prefer not to be hospitalized. The care approach includes comprehensive physical, emotional, social, and spiritual support.

This is a full-time night shift position (7pm-7am), working 3 shifts per week (12-hour shifts), with an on-call requirement of 2 shifts per month.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Colorado
• Strong clinical skills in hospice and palliative care
• Ability to perform thorough assessments and manage symptoms effectively
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care

Additional Information

• Experience in hospice nursing or end-of-life care preferred
• Ability to work night shifts and fulfill on-call responsibilities

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives during their most vulnerable times. If you are seeking a rewarding nursing position focused on compassionate care, this may be the right fit for you.