Hospice Registered Nurse

Trinity Health

. Provide professional nursing care to hospice clients as prescribed by the physician and/or requested by the client/family .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeClarkston • Michigan • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing professional nursing care in hospice settings, including conducting assessments, developing individualized Plans of Care, and managing patient symptoms. Strong ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and support clients and families through grief and loss.

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Registered Nurse LicensureHospice Care ManagementPatient AssessmentGrief/Loss ManagementCare Coordination

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Hard Skills

Nursing CareClient AssessmentCare PlanningTherapeutic InterventionsPain ManagementDocumentationOutcome-Focused CarePatient EducationSymptom ManagementEnd-of-Life Care

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsEmpathyTeam CollaborationGrief Support

Tools & Technologies

Point-of-Care Information System

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Nurse Licensure

Industry Keywords

HospiceHome HealthcarePatient CareCompliance ProgramOrganizational Code of Ethics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide professional nursing care to hospice clients as prescribed by the physician and/or requested by the client/family
Conduct client assessments, care planning, therapeutic interventions, and supervise client care and outcomes as hospice case manager
Collaborate with physicians and Hospice team members to anticipate and manage patient symptoms
Assist with identifying and addressing patient, family, and caregiver grief/loss issues
Provide functional support to Hospice Aides and LPN/LVNs
Inform clients/caregivers about the agency, available care/services, payment obligations, responsibilities, and rights
Develop and implement individualized, outcome-focused Plans of Care
Refer clients to other disciplines and services and coordinate care
Assess clients using interviews, observation, and evaluation; formulate nursing interventions and recommendations
Report changes in client condition and obtain orders for treatment-plan changes
Re-evaluate and update Plans of Care based on patient goals and progress
Assess patient and family learning needs and provide education on disease process, self-care, end-of-life care, ethical concerns, and patient goals
Respond to changes in patients’ physical, psychological, or spiritual conditions
Maintain knowledge of pain and symptom management using evidence-based protocols and standing guidelines
Prepare patients and families for the expected disease process and provide anticipatory guidance about death and dying
Document assessments, visits, medications, treatments, coordination, progress, and physician/provider contacts in the point-of-care information system
Submit client data timely for inclusion in records
Document collaborative contacts and ensure documentation and orders are current and timely

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an approved Nursing education program
Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of practice
Minimum of one (1) year experience as a professional acute care nurse
Home healthcare/hospice experience preferred
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a special emphasis on grief/loss management
Current Driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work site
Ability to consistently demonstrate commitment to the mission and Organizational Code of Ethics and adhere to the Compliance Program

Benefits

Comp & perks

$15K Sign-On Bonus
Day 1 Benefits - Health, dental and vision insurance
Employee Referral Reward Program
Work Today, Get Paid Tomorrow
Short and long-term disability
Tuition Reimbursement
403b
Generous paid time off
Mileage reimbursement
Comprehensive orientation
Work 36 hours a week and be paid for 40 hours a week!