Hospice

Hospice Nurse

Position Overview

Join the hospice care team in Grand Junction, CO, providing compassionate end-of-life care to patients and families across multiple care settings.

Schedule & Contract

• Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
• Occasional weekend and on-call backup
• 12-week contract
• 40 guaranteed hours per week

What You'll Do

As a Primary Hospice Nurse, you will manage an assigned caseload and lead the interdisciplinary team caring for those patients. Your responsibilities include:

• Conduct thorough assessments and develop individualized care plans focused on symptom management and comfort
• Educate patients and families about goals of care, helping them make informed decisions aligned with their wishes
• Empower caregivers with confidence and practical skills to support their loved ones
• Provide clinical care across diverse settings: private homes, nursing homes, group homes, and assisted living facilities
• Demonstrate excellence in critical thinking, clinical judgment, and communication
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other team members to ensure holistic care

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Colorado
• Strong clinical assessment skills and symptom management expertise
• Compassion, patience, and ability to connect authentically with patients and families
• Excellent communication and teaching skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team

Hospice nursing offers profound meaning—connecting patients and families to comfort, dignity, and peace during life's final chapter.