Registered Nurse - Flex/After-Hours Hospice

Schedule: Every other weekend 8:00am-9:00pm, 2 weekday shifts per week 9:00am-10:00pm Location: Fayette and Jessamine County Incentive: $4.00 per hour on-call shift differential pay for shifts after 5:00pm weeknights and all day for weekend shifts, in addition to base pay Position Summary: The Flex/After-Hours Hospice RN delivers compassionate, patient-centered care for individuals receiving comprehensive health care services in a variety of home care settings, including private residences, skilled nursing facilities, personal care homes, or wherever the patient calls home. This hybrid role supports continuity of care outside of regular business hours and provides flexible dayshift coverage based on the evolving needs of the hospice team. These needs may include responding to urgent patient needs, managing symptoms, supporting new admissions, and assisting with ongoing case management. A Registered Nurse in this position will have strong communication skills, the competence to work autonomously, professionalism to work within an interdisciplinary team, and the ability to provide care with empathy. The Flex/After-Hours Hospice RN position offers an ongoing opportunity to make a significant and rewarding difference in patients’ lives during a challenging time. Position Qualifications: • Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing.  • Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse through the Kentucky Board of Nursing or through a participating Compact State Board of Nursing.  • Minimum of one (1) year of general nursing experience preferred; new graduate nurses will be considered.  • Demonstrates strong clinical nursing skills and the ability to maintain professionalism during emotionally challenging situations.  • Provides compassionate, patient-centered care while serving diverse populations with respect and cultural sensitivity.  • Adheres to accepted professional, ethical, and legal standards of nursing practice.  • Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to hospice philosophy and the principles of death and dying.  • Maintains current CPR certification.  • Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working order, that is insured in accordance with state minimum requirements.  IND123