RN: Hospice in Burlington, VT

Hospice Registered Nurse

Location

Vermont

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Shift: 7 AM to 7:30 PM for inpatient care and 8 AM to 4:30 PM for home hospice. Flexibility to work weekends required.

Job Description

The Hospice Registered Nurse will provide compassionate end-of-life care to terminally ill patients and their families. Responsibilities include complex symptom management, medication administration, and comprehensive patient assessments. The role requires strong communication skills to facilitate care discussions with patients and families, while ensuring comfort and support during their care journey.

Responsibilities
• Manage a caseload of patients in a home setting, providing individualized care.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Administer medications via various routes including IV, subcutaneous, and oral.
• Facilitate goals of care discussions and planning with patients and families.
• Provide education and support to patients and caregivers regarding end-of-life care.
• Utilize specialized medical equipment and monitor essential client health metrics.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure
• Minimum 3 years of community hospice experience.
• BLS certification required.
• Strong typing skills and familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Ability to manage complex symptom assessments and provide critical thinking in patient care scenarios.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We’re not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:
• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for ‘Name, Not a Number’ and ‘Recruiters’ Personalities’ on Highway Hypodermics
• We’ve earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!