Registered Nurse (6 weeks PTO)
Circle of Life Community Hospice
Reno, Nevada
Circle of Life Hospice is seeking Registered Nurses (RNs) with a Hospice Heart to join our compassionate and dedicated team.
Posted Oct 1 · 1 year of experience
- Shift and hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM · day shifts Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Ability to work day shifts
- Unit and setting
- Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) - Adult & Pediatric Hospiceadult and pediatric hospice patients
- License
- RN license Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of NevadaRegistered Nurse (RN) license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- Registered Nurse (RN) license Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Nevada Check your license
- Experience
- minimum 1 year nursing experience Minimum of one year of nursing experience; hospice, oncology, home health, pediatrics, emergency, critical care, or medical-surgical experience preferred
- Also asks
- valid driver's license with acceptable driving record Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Also asks
- assessment, clinical judgment, communication, and critical-thinking skills Strong assessment, clinical judgment, communication, and critical-thinking skills
- Also asks
- comfortable working independently and within interdisciplinary team Comfortable working independently while functioning as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Also asks
- comfortable using electronic medical records and clinical technology Comfortable using electronic medical records and clinical technology
- Also asks
- ability to travel in Northern Nevada area Ability to travel in Northern Nevada area
- Also asks
- ability to work Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Ability to work Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Preferred
- Experience
- hospice, oncology, home health, pediatrics, emergency, critical care, or medical-surgical experience
- Experience
- IV starts and IV therapy
- Experience
- port access and management Port access and management
- Experience
- central venous catheter care Central venous catheter care
- Experience
- PICC line care
- Experience
- infusion therapy Infusion therapy
- Experience
- pediatric IV access and medication administration Pediatric IV access and medication administration
- Experience
- ambulatory infusion pumps Ambulatory infusion pumps
- Experience
- complex medication administration Complex medication administration
- Experience
- wound and ostomy care Wound and ostomy care
- Experience
- management of complex pain and symptom-control needs Management of complex pain and symptom-control needs
What it pays
Benefits
- Benefits6 weeks PTORegistered Nurse (6 weeks PTO)
- BenefitsDental insuranceDental insurance
- BenefitsHealth insuranceHealth insurance
- BenefitsLife insuranceLife insurance
- BenefitsPaid time offPaid time off
- BenefitsVision insuranceVision insurance
The role and schedule
- Patients
- adults and children ages 0-21 Our nurses have the opportunity to care for patients across the lifespan, including adults and children ages 0-21, in a variety of settings.
- Day to day
- support patients in homes and at the Larry J. Weiss Hospice Guest House Opportunities to support patients in their homes and at the Larry J. Weiss Hospice Guest House
- Day to day
- individualized nursing care, assessment, and symptom management Providing individualized nursing care, assessment, and symptom management
- Day to day
- caring for adult and pediatric hospice patients Caring for both adult and pediatric hospice patients based on experience, training, and patient needs
- Day to day
- hospice admissions, routine visits, assessments, and care coordination Completing hospice admissions, routine visits, assessments, and care coordination as needed
- Day to day
- pain and complex symptom management Managing pain and other complex symptoms while supporting comfort and quality of life
- Day to day
- collaborating with the interdisciplinary team Collaborating closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, chaplains, aides, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
- Day to day
- patient, family, and caregiver education Educating patients, families, and caregivers regarding medications, symptoms, disease progression, and comfort-focused care
- Day to day
- hands-on clinical care and skilled nursing interventions Providing hands-on clinical care and skilled nursing interventions
- Day to day
- IV therapy and advanced nursing skills Supporting patients with a variety of clinical needs, including IV therapy and other advanced nursing skills when indicated
- Day to day
- on-call or after-hours support Providing on-call or after-hours support based on scheduling needs
- Day to day
- clinical documentation and communication Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and communication
- Day to day
- upholding hospice standards, policies, and values Upholding Circle of Life Hospice standards, policies, and values
- Charting
- electronic medical records
- Hours stated
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- On call
- on-call or after-hours responsibilities as assigned On-call or after-hours responsibilities may be assigned based on organizational needs
- Travel
- Northern Nevada area
- Details
- in person Work Location: In person
The workplace
You work in home hospice, doing triage, in-home visits, pain and symptom management, deaths, admissions, and crisis care across Northern Nevada. Your full-time RN days run Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, flexing around patients, with on-call after hours as scheduled.
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Hospice is a specialty you move into. Med surg, oncology, or home health is the usual door in.
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Join Our Team at Circle of Life Hospice
Where We Put "Patients Before Profits"
Circle of Life Hospice is seeking Registered Nurses (RNs) with a Hospice Heart to join our compassionate and dedicated team. Our nurses provide comfort-focused, dignified end-of-life care to both adult and pediatric patients and their families throughout Northern Nevada.
This is an opportunity to join a locally owned hospice organization where your clinical skills, compassion, and ability to build meaningful relationships directly impact patients and families during some of life's most important moments.
Position Type
Registered Nurse (RN) – Adult & Pediatric Hospice
Schedule & Availability
- Full-time
- Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Ability to work day shifts
- Flexible scheduling based on patient and operational needs
- On-call or after-hours responsibilities may be assigned based on organizational needs
Why Choose Circle of Life Hospice
Established in 1999 and locally owned, Circle of Life Hospice is a trusted provider of hospice care in Northern Nevada. We are committed to compassionate, patient-centered care and strong interdisciplinary teamwork.
Our nurses have the opportunity to care for patients across the lifespan, including adults and children ages 0–21, in a variety of settings.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Meaningful, mission-driven work
- Opportunity to care for both adult and pediatric hospice patients
- Opportunities to support patients in their homes and at the Larry J. Weiss Hospice Guest House
- Strong interdisciplinary team support
- Emphasis on work-life balance, flexibility, and sustainability for our clinical team
- Opportunity to utilize and further develop a broad range of clinical skills
Your Role
As a Registered Nurse, you will provide skilled hospice nursing care and compassionate support to patients and families, including:
- Providing individualized nursing care, assessment, and symptom management
- Caring for both adult and pediatric hospice patients based on experience, training, and patient needs
- Completing hospice admissions, routine visits, assessments, and care coordination as needed
- Managing pain and other complex symptoms while supporting comfort and quality of life
- Collaborating closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, chaplains, aides, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
- Educating patients, families, and caregivers regarding medications, symptoms, disease progression, and comfort-focused care
- Providing hands-on clinical care and skilled nursing interventions
- Supporting patients with a variety of clinical needs, including IV therapy and other advanced nursing skills when indicated
- Providing on-call or after-hours support based on scheduling needs
- Maintaining accurate clinical documentation and communication
- Upholding Circle of Life Hospice standards, policies, and values
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Nevada
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Minimum of one year of nursing experience; hospice, oncology, home health, pediatrics, emergency, critical care, or medical-surgical experience preferred
- Strong assessment, clinical judgment, communication, and critical-thinking skills
- Comfortable working independently while functioning as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Comfortable using electronic medical records and clinical technology
- Ability to travel in Northern Nevada area
- Ability to work Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Strongly Preferred Clinical Skills
Because our nurses care for a diverse adult and pediatric population, strong clinical skills and the ability to perform advanced nursing interventions are highly valued.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience or demonstrated competency in:
- IV starts and IV therapy
- Port access and management
- Central venous catheter care
- PICC line care
- Infusion therapy
- Pediatric IV access and medication administration
- Ambulatory infusion pumps
- Complex medication administration
- Wound and ostomy care
- Management of complex pain and symptom-control needs
Candidates who do not have experience with every skill listed are encouraged to apply. Training and competency development may be available based on the candidate's experience and the needs of the organization.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Circle of Life Hospice is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive workplace.
If you are an RN who believes hospice nursing is about more than clinical care, and who wants to make a meaningful difference for patients and families at the end of life, we would love to hear from you.
To learn more, visit: www.colhospice.com
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/
Certification
- RN License is the State of Nevada (Required)
Work Location: In person
What's around it?
Reno, NVFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about the same as the US average
- Median rent
- $1,556/mo
- Household income
- $80,760/yr, all local households, not nurse pay