Hospice Registered Nurse (RN), 32-40 hrs, Augusta​/Waterville

Job Summary:

As a member of our hospice nursing team, you will play a crucial role that is focused on providing compassionate end‑of‑life care to patients and families through the dying process and ensuring a peaceful and dignified transition.

• Available to RNs with at least one year of nursing experience

• Must commit to a minimum of 30 hours per week

• Not available to current Maine General employees or former employees separated for less than one year

At Maine General Homecare and Hospice, we recognize that hospice nursing is more than just a profession—it’s a profoundly fulfilling journey where you can make a significant impact on the lives of patients and their families.

Here’s why our hospice nursing role stands out:

• Compassionate End-of-Life Care: Provide compassionate and dignified care to patients in their final journey. Offer support and comfort to both patients and their families during a challenging time.
• Meaningful Connections: Forge deep and meaningful connections with patients, fostering trust and understanding. Make a profound impact by being a source of empathy and companionship during their final moments.
• Holistic End-of-Life Care: Lead in delivering holistic care that goes beyond medical needs to address emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial aspects.
• Supportive Work Environment: Experience a nurturing workplace culture that recognizes the unique challenges and rewards of hospice nursing. Receive support and encouragement from colleagues and leadership, fostering a positive and caring atmosphere.
• Flexibility and Fulfillment: Enjoy the flexibility in hospice nursing, allowing for personalized and patient-centered care. Find fulfillment in knowing that your role is integral to enhancing the quality of life for patients during their final stages.

What You’ll Do:

• Consult with the multidisciplinary team regularly to evaluate the patient’s status and appropriateness of care, including admission, length of stay, transfer, and discharge.
• Provides direct treatment and management of health conditions, including making recommendations to providers regarding additional services needed and referrals for community resources.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team planning to collaborate with other disciplines to determine the appropriateness of care and other services needed.

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Qualifications:

• A current license as a Registered Nurse in Maine or licensed from a compact state is required
• New graduate RNs are encouraged to apply!
• Valid state driver’s license with acceptable driving record, required
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Strong technology/computer skills and previous experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

Why Choose Maine General:

• Benefit from employee discounts, generous parental leave, and ample earned time off.
• Retirement planning with up to 4% company contributions.
• Potential student loan reimbursement
• Embrace growth opportunities within our organization

$35.00 - $61.25

The hourly pay range shown represents the base pay range for this position. Individual pay is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. In addition to base pay, eligible team members may earn additional compensation through shift, weekend, holiday, on‑call, and other applicable differentials. We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.

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