Our Company Apreva Hospice Overview Hospice Runner RN – Part-time We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join our dedicated hospice team as a Hospice Runner RN. In this vital role, you will help ensure that the needs of our patients are met promptly and with the highest standard of care during weekend hours. You’ll provide hands-on nursing care, including assessments and symptom management, in alignment with each patient’s individualized hospice plan of care. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a variety of settings—whether in private homes, skilled nursing facilities, or hospitals. As a Hospice Runner RN, you will work closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care and smooth transitions as patient needs change. You’ll play a key role in supporting patients and families during one of life’s most important journeys. Why This Role Stands Out: + Flexible scheduling to support your work-life balance + Weekend-only options—perfect for those seeking consistent part-time hours + Opportunities to work every weekend or every other weekend + A deeply rewarding role that allows you to make a difference in end-of-life care Schedule Options: + Every Saturday and Sunday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM + Every Other Saturday and Sunday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM + Every Other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM If you’re a nurse with a heart for hospice and a passion for delivering exceptional patient-centered care, we invite you to apply today. Responsibilities + Completes an initial, comprehensive, and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs + Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es) + Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing process + Assesses and evaluates patient’s status by: + Writing and initiating plan of care + Regularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needs + Participating in revising the plan of care as necessary + Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change + Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis + Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis, and incorporates palliative nursing actions + Includes the patient and the family in the planning process + Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures + Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician’s plan of care + Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs + Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan + Assists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient’s efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort care + Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload + Completes, maintains and=0 submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given + Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate + Communicates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition; obtains/receives physicians’ orders as required + Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan + Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate + Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers + Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group + Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient + Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care + Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice interdisciplinary group to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver + Attends interdisciplinary group meetings + Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy + Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and servicesare available + Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required + Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes + Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments + Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities Qualifications + Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing + Current Registered Nurse licensure in State and American Heart Association CPR certification required; CPR certification may be offered and completed upon hire + Bachelor’s degree preferred, with one (1) year of hospice experience preferred + Management experience not required; Responsible for supervising hospice aides + Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist About our Line of Business Apreva Hospice, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is committed to bringing a high level of care to our patients and their families. We are able to do this by employing compassionate, skilled individuals who are committed to providing a true hospice experience for our patients. Our mission and purpose are to honor and promote dignity and quality of life for our patients and their loved ones. If you are seeking a hospice that will allow you to provide meaningful care from day one, join our family of talented health care professionals. For more information, please visitwww.aprevahospice.com. Follow us onFacebook (https://www.facebook.com/aprevahospice) andLinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/apreva-hospice) . Salary Range USD $50.00 - $55.00 / Hour ALERT: We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as employees from our company. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. We take pride in creating a best-in-class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card, driver’s license, bank information, or payment for work equipment, etc.) from you via text or email. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning our company, please contact us at TalentAcquisition@brightspringhealth.com . Click here (https://www.brightspringhealth.com/careers/frequently-asked-questions/) for additional FAQ information. Job LocationsUS-CA-SAN DIEGO ID 2025-175589 Line of Business Apreva Hospice Position Type Part-Time Pay Min USD $50.00/Hr. Pay Max USD $55.00/Hr.