About This Role
This contract role is for a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality hospice and skilled nursing care to patients in their homes. The RN will assess patients' physical and emotional needs, develop and implement individualized plans of care, manage symptoms, and provide education and support to patients and their families. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of hospice nursing experience, proficiency with Home Care Home Base, and a strong commitment to patient comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing care and symptom management to hospice patients in their homes
- Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, including physical and emotional evaluations
- Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans in accordance with physician orders and agency policies
- Monitor patient conditions and communicate changes to the appropriate healthcare providers
- Educate patients and families about disease progression, medication management, symptom control, and comfort measures
- Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record
- Collaborate with physicians, hospice team members, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care
- Support patients and families with compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care
- Follow established nursing standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Michigan
- Minimum of 2 years of hospice nursing experience
- Experience with Home Care Home Base (HCHB) is required
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Strong assessment, communication, documentation, and patient-care skills
- Ability to provide compassionate care in a home health or hospice setting
Nice to have:
- Previous travel nursing or contract experience
- Experience with OASIS documentation
- Familiarity with home health and hospice workflows
Benefits
- Referral program
- Mileage reimbursement: $0.34 per mile
Important Details
- Contract: 13 weeks
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- Shift: Days, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Schedule: 5 Days per Week, 8-Hour Shifts
- Open Positions: 2
- Weekend Requirement: Rotating Weekends
- On-Call Requirement: None
- Expected hours: 40.0 per week
- Coverage Area: Home-based patient care across the western service area, including Petoskey, MI; East Jordan, MI; Boyne City, MI; Harbor Springs, MI; Mancelona, MI. Potential coverage from Mackinaw City to Mancelona along the I-75 western service area, as needed. Candidates should be comfortable traveling between patient homes within the assigned coverage area.
