Hospice Registered Nurse

Job overview

The Hospice Registered Nurse is an onsite role based in Lumberton, NC, with visits to patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing facilities. Compensation is not specified. Lower Cape Fear LifeCare is a nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider serving families across southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina. The nurse provides hospice care through patient assessment, treatment planning, visits, caregiver education, documentation, and coordination with the interdisciplinary team. The role supports patient comfort and continuity of care while responding flexibly to changing needs; the posting states that nurses rotate as backup on-call with their team.

What you'll do

• Provide hospice visits in patients’ homes and care facilities
• educate caregivers on wound care, medication administration, personal care, and end-of-life expectations
• document care in real time
• coordinate with community medical providers, hospice staff, and other disciplines
• contribute to interdisciplinary team discussions
• develop and implement plans of care
• provide patient and family support
• rotate as backup on-call with the team.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

hospice registered nurse

hospice care

palliative care

patient assessment

caregiver education

care coordination

home visits

interdisciplinary team

backup on-call rotation

lumberton nc

lower cape fear lifecare

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 27 days of first-year PTO for full-time employees
• 403(b) with employer match
• up to $5,000 per year in tuition reimbursement
• virtual doctor visits and mental health support.

Why this role

Typical schedule after orientation is Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., with flexibility for patient needs and emergencies. Requires nursing-school graduation, a current South Carolina nursing license, and two years of experience; home care, hospice, or oncology experience is preferred.

About the employer

Lower Cape Fear LifeCare is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.