Elara Caring·Bingham Farms, Michigan
The Hospice Registered Nurse assesses the physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs of patients and their families to implement an Interdisciplinary Plan of Care. They provide pain and symptom management education to staff and support families through the end-of-life process.
At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.
At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live.
We know there’s no place like home, and that’s why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting.
Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their journey of health, we care.
Each team member has a part to play in this mission.
This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Hospice Registered Nurse.
Being a part of something this great starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling: developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers.
To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Hospice Registered Nurse with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!
As a Hospice Registered Nurse, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:
Ensures that all activities performed align with the vision of Elara Caring’s board of directors, executive team, and the leadership of the Hospice team.
Assesses hospice care patients and families to identify the physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs of patients as evidenced by documentation, clinical records, Interdisciplinary Team reports, after hours reports, and on-site evaluations.
Assesses patient needs and obtains data on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family/caregiver health status.
Communicates significant findings, problems, and changes in health condition, environment, or unsafe facility conditions to the Clinical Supervisor, physician, facility, and/or other personnel involved with patient care.
Counsels, instructs, and includes the patient, facility, and family in following the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care.
Teaches hospice philosophy and pain and symptom management to staff in alternate care settings (nursing homes, hospital, assisted-living facilities, etc.).
Provides appropriate support at time of death and perform bereavement assessment.
You will report to the Clinical Team Manager.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruiting@elara.com.
Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits [https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits]
Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with a current State RN license and at least one year of clinical care experience. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required.
Market context
Hospice registered nurses are commonly needed in Michigan as providers support patients and families across home-based and facility settings. This role is competitive because employers often look for a current RN license, relevant bedside or hospice-adjacent experience, CPR certification, and reliable transportation with insurance. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your experience matches the care setting and travel expectations before applying.