Solace Hospice of Southwest Virginia PRN Registered Nurse Wytheville, VA · Part time

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At Solace Hospice of Southwest Virginia, we provide expert, heartfelt care for individuals and families facing life’s final chapter. Rooted in our community, we walk alongside patients and their families with dignity, honesty, and unwavering support — because no one should face this journey alone.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing assessment and develop individualized plans of care.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Evaluate the patient’s response to care and update care plans accordingly.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other team members to provide coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding disease process, symptom management, and the hospice philosophy.
• Document all care and communications in compliance with agency policy, state, and federal regulations.
• Participate in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and families throughout the end-of-life journey.
• Ensure timely communication of changes in condition to the physician and team.
• Participate in the on-call rotation to ensure 24/7 patient support.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and values of Solace Hospice.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical nursing experience, preferably in hospice, home health, oncology, or medical-surgical settings.
• Current CPR certification.
• Excellent communication, assessment, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Must possess reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift, carry, and move patients or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires frequent standing, walking, and bending.
• Must be able to drive and work in various weather conditions, including rain, snow, ice, or other forms of inclement weather.

Core Competencies

• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Professional integrity and adherence to ethical standards.
• Respect for diversity and cultural sensitivity.
• Commitment to Solace Hospice’s mission:
• “At Solace Hospice of Southwest Virginia, we provide expert, heartfelt care for individuals and families facing life’s final chapter. Rooted in our community, we walk alongside you with dignity, honesty, and unwavering support — because no one should face this journey alone.”