Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice Home Care-PRN
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Requisition Number: 272798
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Location:
Durham, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area: DUKE HOMECARE AND HOSPICE
Date: Aug 25, 2026
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that
changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No
matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health
together.
About Duke HomeCare & Hospice
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke HomeCare & Hospice, which offers
hospice, home health, and infusion services across the region, as well as
serves as the home forthe Duke Caregiver Support Program. Team members work
closely with a patient's physician to provide comprehensive, individualized
care in the comfort of their home or at our inpatient hospice facility in
Durham, NC.
Duke Nursing Highlights:
Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North
Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing
Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong
advocates of specialty nursing certification.
Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
Qualityof Life: Living in the Triangle!
Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)
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.
Must have home-based, hospice care experience for this PRN RN role.
Shifts: PRN 8 hour shifts
JOB SUMMARY:
Performs professional nursing care for patients in a primary care setting
(the home or alternate site setting) according to nursing practices, agency
policies and regulations. Provide nursing services to patients and families in
accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of
Nursing.
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plan, provide, supervise and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process for patients in accordance with the NC nurse practice act, physician orders and established policies and procedures. Uses professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient's baseline needs and response to care.
Utilize comprehensive assessment skills to plan priorities and to set realistic outcomes; collaborate with healthcare team in the evaluation and cost effectiveness of patient care.
Assess educational needs of patients/families concerning alterations in health, the disease process, and plan of care.
Develop and implement an effective discharge plan for patients to begin at the initiation of services.
Obtain or develop appropriate educational resources for patients/families; plan and implement appropriate educational interventions; evaluate effectiveness and outcomes of patient/family teaching.
Role model professional nursing through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Participate in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferences, as necessary, to assure appropriate care and service are provided to the patient.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid/JCAHO standards thru in-services and workshop attendance.
Assess the severity of patient symptoms, communicate to the physician and record significant findings, intervenes as appropriate.
Document care and services provided in accordance with DHCH Policy and Procedures and regulatory standards.
Complete documentation accurately, timely, concisely.
Medication reconciliation and education to prevent adverse events and readmission to hospital
Observe patients' reactions to medications and reports significant incidents to the physicians.
Communicate regularly with team members, caregivers, and physicians.
Follow infection control standard precautions and uses personal protective equipment as required.
Delegate and supervise care given by NCA's/LPN's.
Develop plan of care for aides, assign care to aides based on the skills of the aide, the availability of the aide for patient care continuity, patient preference (when possible), and other considerations as determined by the patient's care needs.
Identify personal learning needs and implements corrective action: assists in planning and conducting staff development programs to improve DHCC effectiveness.
Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.
Implement agency policy, procedures and objectives.
Work closely and collaboratively with agency billing staff to ensure accuracy of billing.
Maintain confidentiality of employee and patient information.
Exhibit an attitude which promotes harmony and goodwill in the workplace.
Display a clean, neat, professional appearance.
Participate in Performance Improvement Program.
Promote quality, comprehensive services through a team approach.
Perform other duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND REQUIREMENTS:
Perform Patient care primarily in the patient's residence or skilled nursing
facility (>50%)
Travel to and from patient's residence
Education and Formal Training
Associate Degree or Diploma, Nursing required
Registered Nurses are not required but encouraged to enroll in a DUHS
approved BSN program after completing two years of service of their start
date.
Licensures, Certifications
Must have a current North Carolina RN Licensure or compact RN licensure in
participating state
BLS Certification, may be recertified during orientation
Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance coverage is
required
Professional Work Experience & Requirements
Two years of med-surgical, critical care or home health/hospice/infusion
Prior experience in Hospice required
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.
Essential Physical Job Functions:
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.
Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh
