Minnesota Hospice is a locally owned and operated community hospice proudly serving patients and families throughout Dakota, Scott and Rice counties. We are committed to creating a warm, welcoming and supportive environment where team members feel valued and empowered to thrive.
Our leadership team is deeply invested in the growth and success of every employee. We foster professional development through ongoing educational opportunities, specialized trainings, and meaningful teambuilding activities. At Minnesota Hospice, you’ll find not just a workplace, but a community dedicated to compassionate care to patients and one another.
Job Summary:
The Overnight Support Nurse provides compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to hospice patients during overnight hours. This role supports patients and families by addressing urgent needs, providing clinical guidance, and ensuring comfort and safety. The Overnight Support Nurse assists with care related to symptom management and coordination with the hospice care team to ensure continuity of care and adherence to individualized care plans. The position requires strong clinical judgment, responsiveness, and the ability to provide emotional support to patients and families during end-of-life care.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
· None
Duties/Responsibilities:
· Participate as an active member of the Minnesota Hospice care team, attending staff meetings and educational in-services to support ongoing professional development and quality patient care.
· Maintain consistent communication with providers and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate optimal care for patients, families, and care facilities.
· Provide education to patients, families, and facility staff regarding medication administration, usage, and safety.
· Coordinate and communicate medication needs, orders, and delivery with the Nurse Practitioner and/or RN Case Manager.
· Coordinate equipment and supply needs as needed to ensure timely availability of patient care resources.
· Accurately document all PRN visits, telephone calls, and patient interactions in the electronic health record within 24 hours.
· Implement nursing interventions that support comfort-focused care, safe and dignified end-of-life experiences, and promote healthy grieving for patients, families, and facility caregivers.
· Maintain communication with families and facilities through hospice binder calendars and visit record entries following each patient visit.
· Promptly communicate any changes in a patient’s condition to the RN Case Manager.
· Administer medications and treatments as ordered by hospice providers.
· Recognize patients’ psychosocial and emotional needs and communicate concerns to the RN Case Manager, Social Worker, and/or Chaplain as appropriate.
· Perform clinical procedures such as enemas, wound care, catheter care, ear lavage, and other nursing interventions as needed.
· Provide compassionate emotional and psychosocial support to patients and families during the end-of-life process.
· Foster and maintain positive relationships with community partners to support collaboration, continuity of care, and the mission of hospice services.
· Provide a clear handoff and communication with RN Case Manager to ensure quality of patient care.
Required Skills/Abilities:
· Knowledge of appropriate HIPAA and confidentiality
· Ability to accurately use the PAINAD scale
· Maintain accurate documentation
· Able to work as both a part of a team and independently
· Possesses great organizational skills
· Excellent time management skills.
· Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
· Knowledge of Microsoft products i.e. Excel, Word, etc.
Education and Experience:
· Graduate of Accredited Nursing Program
· Posses a valid Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) License
· Current CPR/BLS Certification
· Minimum of 1 year nursing experience in healthcare setting
· One year hospice or long term care experience preferred
· Willingness to obtain the certification in Hospice and Palliative Care within 2 years of employment.
Physical Requirements:
· Able to regularly lift and move up to 50lbs
· Regularly operate and assist with physical and mechanical transfers
· May have prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
· Personal protective equipment provided, including masks
Company Expectations:
· Adhere to all Minnesota Hospice policies and procedures
· Promote teamwork
· Lead by example
· Conduct yourself in a positive, confident and professional manner
· Communicate clearly, concisely and accurately
· Promote the hospice concept within the communities we serve
· Offer a willingness to participate in Minnesota Hospice team building and community events
· Posses a valid driver’s license and auto insurance coverage
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employer. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be altered at any time with or without notice.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $92,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road
