Registered Nurse; RN - Hospice Lincoln​/Lancaster County, NE

Overview

Eventide Hospice in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse to work 8a-5p Monday to Friday. Tabitha is now Eventide. Learn more here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

• Complete an initial, comprehensive and ongoing assessment of the senior/client and family to determine hospice needs, including a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illnesses.
• Provide professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process as defined in the state Nurse Practice Act.
• Assess and evaluate the senior’s/client’s status by:
  • Writing and initiating a plan of care that establishes goals based on nursing diagnoses and incorporates palliative nursing actions.
  • Regularly re‑evaluating senior/client and family/caregiver needs.
  • Participating in revising the plan of care as necessary, including the senior/client and the family in the planning process.
• Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses.
• Initiate appropriate preventive nursing procedures. Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician’s plan of care.
• Provide health‑care instructions to the senior/client as appropriate per assessment and plan.
• Assist the senior/client with activities of daily living and comfort care.
• Act as case manager when assigned by the Patient Care Coordinator and assume responsibility to coordinate senior/client care for the assigned caseload.
• Complete, maintain and submit accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the senior/client’s condition and care given, recording pain/symptom‑management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
• Communicate with the physician regarding the senior/client’s needs and report changes in the senior/client’s condition; obtain and receive physicians’ orders as required.

• Age requirement:
  At least 18 years old.
• Education:
  
  Successful completion of a Registered Nurse course of study. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Two years of acute care/long‑term care nursing experience within the last five years preferred; experience in community health and/or hospice preferred.
• Credentials:
  • RN license in good standing as recorded on the Nebraska State Registry or other Nurse Compact state required.
  • CPR certification required and must be kept up to date at the employee’s expense.
  • Valid Nebraska driver’s license (unless otherwise allowed by law) and a good driving record required.
  • Must possess auto insurance at or above Nebraska statutory requirements.
  • Must meet Eventide’s vaccination requirements.

Eventide offers a competitive starting pay range of $36–$40.32 per hour for RNs, based on qualifications, experience, and location. Shift premiums and differentials are also available for select positions, paid on employment status and shift worked.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance; ancillary benefits such as life and disability insurance; 403(B) with employer match; paid time off; and many other perks for working with us.

Connect with our Human Resources Team at HR to learn more!