Hospice RN
Company: Interim HealthCare - Novi, MI
Location: Detroit
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description General Purpose: Plans,
organizes, directs and provides hospice care to meet the identified
needs of patients/families in accordance with Interim HealthCare
Hospice policies and procedures, accepted standards of nursing
practice and palliative care, and applicable law and regulation.
Schedule : PT & Contingent AVAILABLEMonday through Friday with a
rotating on-call of 10 days/month. Paid 75 per day any hours worked
(calls, documentation, visits made) while on call Interim of
Oakland Offers Competitive Pay, Medical/Dental/Vision Ins., 401K,
Paid Company Training & Development Essential Functions: Completes
an initial/comprehensive assessment of the patient/family to
determine hospice needs which includes a history of current and
previous illness(es), as well as a physical assessment of the
patient, with emphasis on the management of pain and other
symptoms. Completes ongoing assessments of the patient’s physical
status and the psychosocial status of the patient/family. Makes
necessary revisions to the IDG plan of care as the
patient’s/family’s status and needs change. Primarily responsible
for the coordination of care among IDG members and other healthcare
providers external to the IDG, to ensure the continuous assessment
of the patient/family needs, as well as the implementation of the
IDG plan of care to guide the services and achieve the goals of
hospice care. Administers medications and treatments as prescribed
by the physician and in accordance with nursing standards of
practice. Directs the services provided by and supervises the
LPN/LVN, Hospice Aide, and Homemaker assigned to the
patient/family. Collaborates with sales and product teams to
develop branding messages. Develops and distributes materials
related to training and marketing. Develops and maintains positive
relationships with existing and potential clients. Regularly
attends Interdisciplinary Group meetings. Participates in on-call
duties as defined by the office on-call policy. Actively
participates in the quality assessment and performance improvement
(QAPI) program. Completes other assignments as requested and
assigned. May have access to personal health information (“PHI”)
necessary to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities. Access
to use and ability to disclose PHI is further defined by each
organization/department. Minimum Education & Experience
Requirements: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Licensed
to practice as a RN in the state in which employed. License is
active and in good standing. 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. If a state standard exists that is higher than
these education/experience requirements, the state standard
supersedes these qualifications One (1) year of hospice care
experience preferred. Able to provide proof of valid driver’s
license if applicable. Able to provide proof of valid auto
liability insurance if assignment(s) include driving vehicle.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Able to comply with
accepted professional standards of nursing practice and law and
regulation. Understands principles of pain/symptom management. Able
to read and interpret technical instructions related to the care of
the patient. Knowledge and commitment to the hospice philosophy of
care. Demonstrates excellent observation, verbal and written
communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills;
nursing skills per competency checklist. Ability to work as a
member of an interdisciplinary group. Able to effectively
communicate with clinical and non-clinical employees, patients and
family/caregivers. Able to perform and prioritize multiple
functions or tasks. Able to effectively deal with multiple changes.
Meets applicable federal and state health requirements to provide
patient care as appropriate. Meets the requirements of federal
and/or state criminal and abuse background checks where applicable.
Able to provide proof of current CPR certification. Working
Conditions & Physical Effort: Work is normally performed in the
patient’s home and/or inpatient setting such as a hospital or
nursing home. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases,
bloodborne pathogens and/or other potentially infectious or
hazardous materials and situations that require following extensive
safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment
(e.g. face masks, goggles, latex and/or non-latex gloves). Able to
constantly travel locally from assignment to assignment. Able to
constantly stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, kneel and reach freely
and assist patients with standing, walking and transferring.
Sufficient endurance to perform the required physical and mental
tasks over long periods of time. Able to constantly grasp with
thumb in opposition to fingers of palm, i.e. manipulate pen, knobs
or objects. Visual acuity, dexterity and hearing to perform
required nursing skills. Able to frequently work on-call hours and
evening, night and weekend hours as needed. Medium physical
activity that may require frequent lifting, carrying, pushing or
pulling up to 50 lbs in order to carry out daily job functions and
related activities that may be required. IOC
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