LPN Hospice Per Diem
Blue Ridge Care

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Registered Nurse (RN) – Extended Hours Hospice Care (PRN)

$25 - $48 / hour

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Registered Nurse (RN) – Extended Hours Hospice Care (PRN)

PRN Opportunity
Join Blue Ridge Care Today!

Your neighbors need you. Your clinical skills can change lives.

Join Blue Ridge Care and become a Future Maker, where your compassion and expertise bring comfort and dignity to every moment.

Our mission is simple and meaningful: Delivering extraordinary care to improve life's journey. We provide high-quality, compassionate hospice care for those navigating life's most profound transitions, supporting patients, families, and the community with heart, hope, and respect.

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) – Extended Hours Hospice Care to join our hospice team on a PRN (as-needed) basis.

This role provides coverage during extended hours, helping ensure patients and families receive timely clinical support when urgent needs arise outside of regular business hours. Shifts may vary based on organizational needs and may include evenings, overnight hours, weekends, holidays, or other periods requiring additional clinical coverage.

In this role, you will respond to patient and family needs, complete nursing assessments, provide direct hospice care, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to promote comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

This position travels throughout the entire Blue Ridge Care service area.

Schedule

  • PRN, as-needed position

  • Extended hours coverage based on organizational and patient care needs

  • Opportunities for evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts

  • Flexible scheduling based on availability and departmental needs

  • Eligible for applicable shift differentials

How You'll Make a Difference

  • Respond to emergent calls from patients and families during extended coverage hours.

  • Provide urgent visits to address symptom changes, patient needs, or end-of-life concerns.

  • Deliver skilled nursing care in accordance with patient goals and physician orders.

  • Assess and evaluate patient conditions and communicate recommendations to the care team.

  • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.

  • Support symptom management and patient comfort.

  • Educate patients and families on disease progression, symptom management, and care techniques.

  • Provide emotional support and reassurance during difficult and often unexpected situations.

  • Communicate significant changes in condition to physicians and obtain necessary orders.

  • Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation.

  • Coordinate equipment, supplies, and services needed to support quality care in the home.

  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.

  • Assist with crisis visits, death visits, admissions, and other urgent hospice needs as appropriate.

  • Promote a safe and supportive environment for patients and families.

  • Participate in ongoing education and quality improvement activities as applicable.

What You'll Bring

For RN Candidates

  • Current Virginia Registered Nurse (RN) license.

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

  • Hospice, home health, ICU, critical care, or related nursing experience preferred.

For LPN Candidates

  • Current Virginia Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.

  • Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.

  • Hospice, home health, long-term care, or related clinical experience preferred.

For All Candidates

  • Current CPR certification.

  • Strong assessment, communication, and clinical decision-making skills.

  • Knowledge of hospice philosophy and end-of-life care principles.

  • Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid hospice regulations preferred.

  • Proficiency with electronic medical records.

  • Ability to travel throughout the Blue Ridge Care territory.

  • Ability to work independently and respond effectively in urgent situations.

  • Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care.

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Blue Ridge Care, caring for others begins with caring for you. We offer a supportive environment where your dedication is recognized, valued, and appreciated.

  • Competitive PRN pay

  • Applicable shift differentials

  • Flexible scheduling opportunities

  • Supportive interdisciplinary team environment

  • Ongoing education and professional development

  • Meaningful work that makes a difference for patients and families

  • 30% Thrift Shop discount

  • Opportunity to contribute to the Blue Ridge Care mission and community impact

Blue Ridge Care is a nonprofit, equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all team members and the patients and families we serve.

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