Registered Nurse

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* Job Title:

**** PRN Weekend On-Call Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)**##
** Organization:
**** BST Family Hospice**##
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* Location:

** Brookstone Terrace Assisted Living Communities (Woodruff, Simpsonville, Chanticleer) – Upstate South Carolina##
** Position Type:
** PRN (As Needed) – Weekend On-Call##
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* Schedule:

** On-call coverage
** every weekend from Friday at 5:00 PM through Monday at 8:00 AM**---##
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* Position Summary:

** BST Family Hospice is seeking a compassionate and clinically skilled
** PRN Weekend On-Call Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)
** to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to hospice patients residing within our partnered
** Brookstone Terrace Assisted Living communities**.This role is responsible for managing all
** after-hours and weekend clinical needs**, ensuring continuity of care, timely symptom management, and supportive communication with families and facility staff. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong clinical judgment, responsiveness, and a commitment to delivering end-of-life care with dignity and compassion.

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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Provide
** on-call hospice nursing coverage
** for all assigned patients during scheduled weekend hours
* Respond promptly to
** after-hours calls**, triage patient needs, and determine appropriate interventions
* Perform
** in-person visits
** as needed for symptom management, crises, or patient/family support
* Complete
** comprehensive nursing assessments
** and document all care in the EMR (e.g., Matrix Care)
* Manage and implement
** physician orders**, including medication adjustments and treatments
* Provide
** end-of-life care**, including support during active dying and post-mortem care
* Collaborate with
** ALF staff, hospice interdisciplinary team, and Medical Director
** to ensure coordinated care
* Educate families and caregivers on
** disease progression, symptom management, and comfort measures
*** Ensure compliance with
** CMS Conditions of Participation, CHAP standards, and DHEC regulations
*** Participate in
** on-call handoff communication
** to ensure seamless continuity of care---##
** Clinical Duties May Include:
*** Pain and symptom management (e.g., dyspnea, agitation, secretions)
* Wound care and dressing changes
* Medication administration and education
* Management of terminal symptoms and crisis intervention
* Pronouncement of death (per agency policy and state regulations)
* Coordination with funeral homes and post-mortem processes---#### Qualifications##
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* Qualifications:

*** Current
** Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Carolina
*** Minimum
** 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience** (hospice or home health preferred)
* Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
* Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation##
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Previous
** hospice or palliative care experience
*** Experience working within
** Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs)
*** Familiarity with
** end-of-life symptom management protocols**---##
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* Core Competencies:

*** Compassionate, patient-centered care
* Strong time management and prioritization skills
* Professionalism and accountability
* Ability to remain calm and effective in urgent situations
* Commitment to BST Family Hospice’s mission of
** comfort, dignity, and quality of life**---##
** Work Environment:
*** Primarily within
** Brookstone Terrace Assisted Living communities
*** Occasional travel between facilities may be required
* On-call role requiring
** availability, responsiveness, and flexibility*
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