RN / Registered Nurse - Hospice Runner

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 () andLinkedIn () .

Salary Range

USD $50.00 - $55.00 / Hour

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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.