Hospice

Hospice Nurse – Night Shift

Location: Atlanta, GA

Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, three 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours/week)

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Start Date: September 21, 2026

About the Role

The facility seeks an experienced Hospice RN to provide compassionate end-of-life care on the night shift. You'll support patients with terminal illness and their families, focusing on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life during this critical time.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and manage complex symptoms including pain, dyspnea, and agitation using comfort-focused medications
• Administer vasoactive drips and manage ventilator support as ordered
• Provide emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial support to patients and families
• Educate families on disease progression and what to expect during the dying process
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary hospice team (physicians, social workers, chaplains)
• Document care accurately and ensure compliance with hospice and Medicare guidelines
• Perform postmortem care with dignity and respect
• Support families through bereavement and coordinate care across settings

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in Georgia (or compact license)
• BLS certification at time of hire
• 1+ years of hospice or end-of-life care experience
• Demonstrated proficiency with ventilators and non-titratable vasoactive medications
• Experience with symptom management and comfort care
• BSN preferred; ADN accepted per facility policy

What We're Looking For

A compassionate, experienced nurse comfortable with complex medication management and the emotional demands of hospice care. Night shift stability and ability to work independently are essential.