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A Duke Hospice job involves providing compassionate end-of-life care to patients with terminal illnesses. Hospice professionals, including nurses, social workers, chaplains, and aides, focus on pain management, emotional support, and improving the quality of life for patients and their families. These roles require strong communication skills, empathy, and a commitment to holistic care. Duke Hospice team members work in various settings, including patients' homes, hospice facilities, and hospitals.

What does a typical workday look like for a Duke Hospice team member?

A typical day for a Duke Hospice team member involves visiting patients in their homes or care facilities, performing clinical assessments, managing symptoms, and providing emotional and psychological support to both patients and their families. Team members participate in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient care plans and coordinate with nurses, social workers, chaplains, and physicians. Documentation of patient status, communication with family members, and education about end-of-life care are also essential parts of the job. This collaborative and dynamic environment ensures comprehensive, personalized support for every patient.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Duke Hospice position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Duke Hospice role, you generally need a background in nursing, social work, or counseling with relevant licenses or certifications, and a solid understanding of end-of-life care. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), palliative care protocols, and interdisciplinary collaboration tools is important. Exceptional soft skills such as empathy, active listening, and cultural sensitivity help you support patients and families during difficult times. These qualifications ensure that patients receive compassionate, high-quality care tailored to their unique needs and circumstances.

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Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice Home On-Call/Evenings PRN

Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice Home On-Call/Evenings PRN

Duke University

Durham, NC • On-site

Other

Posted 29 days ago

Duke University rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 54 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

437th of 536 rated colleges and universities

Job description

What you can expect

Location:

Territories varied through 9 counties in central NC

The Duke HomeCare, Hospice and Infusion Services team is active in delivering exemplary care for each patient to ensure an excellent patient experience, every time. This PRN hospice RN role focuses on providing compassionate, home-based and on-call care for patients and families requiring end-of-life support.

Schedule:

  • PRN 8 & 12 hour shifts; 1 p.m.-9 p.m. and/or 5 p.m.-5 a.m./8 p.m.-8 a.m.

Incentives & Total Rewards:

  • Relocation Assistance: For eligible applicants only
  • Commitment Bonus: For eligible applicants
  • Total Rewards: A comprehensive set of pay and benefits designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance. Learn more here.
How you will make an impact
  • Provide professional hospice nursing care in home or alternate settings using the nursing process and regulatory standards.
  • Assess patient conditions, manage symptoms, and communicate significant changes to physicians and care teams.
  • Educate patients and families on disease progression, medications, and end-of-life care planning.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care, support discharge planning, and ensure quality outcomes.
  • Maintain accurate documentation, ensure compliance, and support performance improvement initiatives.
What you will need
  • Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing required; BSN encouraged after two years.
  • Current RN license in North Carolina or compact state.
  • CPR certification (American Heart Association).
  • Minimum two years of med-surgical, critical care, or home health/hospice experience required.
  • Prior hospice experience required.
  • Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.
  • Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently, travel for patient care, and support on-call responsibilities.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

 

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas - an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

 

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

 

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Duke is regarded as one of America's leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

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