Hospice Nurse Specialist

At Interim HealthCare Hospice, we value our nurses and empower them to improve the quality of life for our patients. As a Hospice Nurse Specialist, you will be part of an interdisciplinary team that provides comprehensive care to patients with six months or less to live.

Our Hospice Nurse Specialists enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• $70,000 - $80,000 Salary Range
• 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratios where you have an impact
• Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
• Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
• Healthcare, Dental, Vision, PTO, Free Learning Courses, Competitive Pay, 401K, Life Insurance

As a Hospice Nurse Specialist, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing home-based care to patients with a focus on quality of life
• Working with an interdisciplinary team to carry out the patient's plan of care
• Performing patient assessments, checking vitals, evaluating breathing, monitoring pain, administering prescribed medication and treatments
• Ensuring accessibility of medical equipment, prescribed oxygen, medication and other supplies
• Educating family on the patient's prognosis, changes in care plan, medication and hospice goals
• Taking a holistic approach to care that engages the patient's mind, body, spirit and family

To be successful as a Hospice Nurse Specialist, you will need:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Licensed to practice as an RN in Kansas with an active and good-standing license
• Twelve (12) months of accumulated experience as a registered nurse within the last five (5) years or, if no experience within the last five (5) years, evidence of current (within the last 12 months) clinical knowledge as deemed appropriate by the DHCS
• If a new graduate, 1200 verified hours of employment as a graduate or registered nurse within the last twelve (12) months or evidence of completion of a company-approved Preceptor Program
• One (1) year of hospice care experience preferred

At Interim HealthCare of Topeka, we are committed to providing quality care to our patients and supporting our nurses in their careers. If you are passionate about end-of-life care and want to join a team that values its nurses, this may be the opportunity for you.