Registered Nurse - Hospice
LAKES REGION VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION·Meredith, New Hampshire
LAKES REGION VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION·Meredith, New Hampshire
Acts as the Case Manager for hospice clients, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to create individualized plans of care. Responsible for performing initial assessments, managing physician orders, and directing services for patients and their families.
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Environment: Work in a friendly setting where you get to know your patients and their families.
Community focused: For over 100 years LRVNA has provided exceptional care to our neighbors throughout the NH lakes region.
Competitive wages & comprehensive benefits: Including over 3 weeks PTO for full-time employees, 401K with 4% match, and affordable health insurance!
The Hospice Registered Nurse acts as the Case Manager for their hospice clients. They work closely with all the members of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDG) to create a highly personal and individualized plan of care for their hospice clients. They are responsible for organizing and directing the services for hospice clients, their families and caregivers based on identified needs and client/ family goals.
The Hospice Registered Nurse is experienced in nursing, with an emphasis on community health, as well as having experience with hospice, palliative care and /or end of life care.
We offer Full-Time, Part-Time, Baylor, and Per Diem hours with excellent salary and benefit packages. While hospice experience is beneficial, we provide training for the right individuals. Strong clinical support and educational resources are also available.
Patient Care: Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine any immediate needs and brings them to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDG) immediately to address. Completes the HIS within two days of the election of hospice and again at discharge, in accordance with the hospice CoP’s (Conditions of Participation). Completes nursing comprehensive assessment on admission and election of hospice. Coordinates with the IDG to ensure that all disciplines complete their assessments within five days of the election of hospice, in accordance with the hospice CoP’s. Develops a care plan with the support of the IDG that establishes goals based on the client’s diagnosis, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Prepares clinical notes and communicates with the primary physician/ hospice medical director every fourteen days. Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition. Obtains/receives physicians orders as required. Communicates with the entire interdisciplinary team to coordinate/ update the client’s plan of care. Ensures that all required documentation is done and submitted on time in compliance with the hospice CoP’s.
Qualifications,
Skills, and
Competencies: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. 1-2 years of recent patient centered care/nursing experience. Current state licensure, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license. Bachelor's degree in nursing with one year of hospice care experience preferred. Strong observation, communication, and problem-solving skills. Physical capability to lift patients and equipment, with considerable walking, standing, reaching, bending, and kneeling.
401(k) and 401(k) match. Flexible schedule Health, dental, disability, life, and vision insurance Paid time off Travel reimbursement Tuition reimbursement Physical Requirements Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Ability to lift, position, or transfer patients (up to 50 lbs.). Frequently reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills. Supervisory Responsibilities Supervise and coordinate care with LPNs and LNAs. Apply Now If you are passionate about providing high-quality hospice care and want to be part of an award-winning team, apply today to join the Lakes Region Visiting Nurse Association. Visit our website at www.lrvna.org for more information and to submit your application. Referral rewards: Anyone is eligible to receive a referral reward if someone they formally recommend is successfully hired (employed past 180 days) for a full-time or part-time position with LRVNA. Please email hr@lrvna.org with your referral’s contact information.
Requires a graduate degree from an accredited school of nursing with 1-2 years of patient-centered care experience and current state licensure. A Bachelor's degree in nursing and specific hospice experience are preferred.
Market context
In New Hampshire, nursing roles typically draw steady demand from hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates who already hold a state RN license and an accredited ASN or BSN. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for immediate readiness in core clinical skills such as IV therapy and timely Basic Life Support completion. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your license status and be ready to highlight relevant bedside experience in your application.
