Gilchrist·Fairfax, Virginia
The Hospice RN Weekender is responsible for assessing patient and family needs, developing and implementing care plans in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Group, and providing direct nursing care to terminally ill patients. This includes teaching family members care skills, managing medications, and ensuring necessary home equipment is arranged.
National leaders in care, Gilchrist and Inova have come together to form a new hospice organization offering services throughout Northern VA. Our team is full of kind, dedicated people who believe in making every moment matter – for those we have the privilege to serve.
When you join us, you’ll receive competitive pay, awesome benefits, mileage reimbursement, lots of learning opportunities, and a workplace where collaboration and respect are part of the job description. If you’re looking for a career that fills your heart and fuels your purpose, come join the Gilchrist Inova family! Together, we make everyday count.
The Hospice RN Weekender reports to the Team Manager. He/she is responsible for identifying patient/family care needs, and for providing nursing and supportive care for the terminally ill patient and their families.
Education: Diploma, ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution
Licensures/Certifications: Current Virginia State license as a Registered Nurse
One to two years of nursing. Home Health or Hospice experience preferred.
· Ability to stand and walk almost constantly up to ninety 90% of work time and lifting and positioning patients up to fifty 50% of work time.
· Ability to perform home care visits
· Ability to multitask
· Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail and often in stressful situations.
· Normal office environment with driving as large part of the day in the field, which includes visits to patient’s homes, some in unsafe areas (escort provided).
· Exposed to adverse working conditions due to performance of patient care activities and exposure to communicable diseases
· Visits may be in a home or facility (Group Home, Assisted Living Facility, Nursing Home)
Duties: and Responsibilities:
· Completes initial assessment of patient and family to ascertain home care needs - including physical, emotional, spiritual and mental status.
· Prepares and implements the care plan for patient/family unit in cooperation with the Interdisciplinary Group.
· Provides direct nursing care to patients in order to maintain highest level of care for the patient in conjunction with the primary physician.
· Cooperates with Clinical Team Leader in utilization of other team members, outside agencies, and community resources.
Updates primary physician when necessary and regularly on a monthly basis. Updates interdisciplinary team at patient care
conference
pain control, medication (RN titrates medication
within prescribed range), injections, draws blood for labs, manages IV's, dressing changes, hygiene, nutrition, checking vital
signs in accordance with orders from physician, as well as addressing emotional needs.
· Ensures that arrangements for equipment necessary in the home setting are made available.
· Attends to patient and family at time of patient’s death.
Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.
Gilchrist Inova and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Market context
In Virginia, nursing-related roles are typically supported by steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for both patient-care experience and current credentials, and this role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and one of several entry pathways such as CNA, EMT-B, Medical Assistant graduate status, or nursing program progress. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and clinical hours before applying.
