Hospice Registered Nurse
Company: Advanced Home Health & Hospice of New Mexico
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: The Hospice
Registered Nurse (RN) provides compassionate, patient-centered care
for individuals with terminal illnesses and their families. As a
key member of the hospice team, you will deliver quality
end-of-life care in a supportive and empathetic manner, focusing on
comfort, symptom management, and emotional support. You will work
collaboratively with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and
other healthcare professionals to ensure a dignified and peaceful
transition for patients. Primary Responsibilities and Duties :
Conduct thorough assessments of patients; physical, emotional, and
spiritual needs. Develop and implement individualized care plans in
collaboration with the patient, family, and other hospice staff.
Administer medications, manage pain and symptom control, and
perform medical procedures as needed. Monitor and document patient
progress, changes in condition, and response to treatments. Educate
patients and their families on disease progression, care options,
and symptom management. Collaborate with physicians, therapists,
and other healthcare professionals to coordinate and optimize
patient care. Offer emotional and psychological support to patients
and families, addressing their concerns and facilitating
discussions about end-of life care. Coordinate with other members
of the hospice team to ensure comprehensive and continuous care.
Advocate for patients’ preferences and needs, respecting their
values and wishes. Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records
and documentation in compliance with regulatory and organizational
standards. Participate in on-call rotation as required to provide
care and support after hours. Perform all other duties assigned.
Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shifts On-Call Requirements: Valid license
as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state where work is performed. 1
year minimum of nursing experience, preferably with a focus on
hospice, palliative care, or related fields. Strong clinical skills
and knowledge of nursing principles, procedures, and best practices
in long-term care. Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills, with the ability to interact effectively with residents,
families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Demonstrated
ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and
adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Understanding of regulatory requirements in hospice settings and
nursing practices. Ability to build rapport with patients through a
compassionate and caring demeanor. Physical Requirements: Ability
to lift and transfer patients, with or without assistance, up to
50lbs. Capability to perform physical tasks such as bending,
standing, walking, and climbing stairs for extended periods.
Strength to handle medical equipment and assist patients with
mobility and physical activities. Visual acuity and dexterity for
performing tasks such as reading medical records, administering
injections, and handling delicate medical instruments. Ability to
respond swiftly and efficiently to emergency situations. Capacity
to work in various home environments which may include navigating
stairs, tight spaces, or uneven surfaces. Maintain regular
attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule
designated by the department supervisor/manager. The job requires
accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with
high-stress situations. The ability to use your abdominal and lower
back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously
over time without "giving out" or fatiguing. The ability to keep
your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding
your arm and hand in one position.
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