Hospice Registered Nurse
Company: Advanced Home Health & Hospice of Kansas City
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: The Hospice
Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing high-quality,
patient-centered nursing care to individuals in hospice settings,
including homes, facilities, and inpatient units. You will deliver
and manage care for patients with various medical conditions,
focusing on pain and symptom management, emotional support, and
comfort during the end-of-life process. Your role is vital in
ensuring patients receive compassionate, efficient, and effective
care in a hospice environment. Schedule: Full-Time, Monday through
Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM Schedules Available: Weekends, Nights,
On-Call Primary Responsibilities and Duties: Develop and implement
individualized care plans in collaboration with the patient,
family, caregiver, and healthcare team, focusing on symptom
management, comfort, and quality of life. Administer medications
and treatments as prescribed by physicians and in accordance with
hospice protocols, with a focus on pain and symptom management.
Perform routine and specialized nursing tasks, including wound
care, catheter insertion, and monitoring vital signs. Monitor and
document patient progress, response to treatments, and any changes
in condition, reporting significant findings to the healthcare team
and collaborating with physicians for adjustments to care plans.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers about hospice services,
symptom management, and care options. Provide emotional support and
counseling to patients, families, and their caregivers during the
end-of-life process, addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual
needs. Assist with patient mobility, transfers, and activities of
daily living as needed, ensuring safety and comfort. Collaborate
with an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, social
workers, chaplains, and volunteers, to provide comprehensive and
coordinated care. Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
and documentation in compliance with regulatory and organizational
standards. Respond to patient needs and changes in condition
promptly, providing appropriate interventions and support. Adhere
to infection control and safety procedures to protect patients and
staff. Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and quality
improvement initiatives to ensure adherence to best practices and
regulatory guidelines. Perform all other duties assigned by the
Hospice Director or designated supervisor. We’re seeking a
compassionate, confident Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) to support
hospice patients and families across the Kansas City Metro . This
role is ideal for an RN who stays calm under pressure, communicates
clearly, and can guide patients and caregivers through symptom
concerns with professionalism and empathy. Requirements: Active RN
license in BOTH Kansas (KS) and Missouri (MO) (dual-state licensure
required). Strong clinical judgment, phone/triage assessment
skills, and comfort working autonomously. Excellent communication,
empathy, and ability to de-escalate stressful situations. Reliable
and organized with thorough documentation habits. Hospice
experience preferred but not required. Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift and transfer patients, with or without assistance,
up to 50lbs. Capability to perform physical tasks such as bending,
standing, walking, and climbing stairs for extended periods.
Strength to handle medical equipment and assist patients with
mobility and physical activities. Visual acuity and dexterity for
performing tasks such as reading medical records, administering
injections, and handling medical instruments. Ability to respond
swiftly and efficiently to emergency situations. Capacity to work
in various home environments which may include navigating stairs,
tight spaces, or uneven surfaces. Maintain regular attendance and
timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the
department supervisor/manager. Job requires accepting criticism and
dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations. The
ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support
part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without
"giving out" or fatiguing.
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