Job Description

Make a difference when It matters most

At Good Samaritan, nursing is more than a job—it's an opportunity to provide comfort, dignity, and compassionate care when patients and families need it most. As a non-profit, community-based hospice organization, we are committed to creating a peaceful, home-like environment where every patient receives exceptional end-of-life care.

We're seeking compassionate Registered Nurses (RN) to join our Inpatient Unit on either our PRN Day Shift or PRN Night Shift team. If you're a skilled clinician who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about making a meaningful difference, we'd love to meet you.

Why you will love working at Good Sam

• Meaningful Work Every Shift – Provide expert hospice care that brings comfort, dignity, and peace to patients and their loved ones during life's most important moments.
• Supportive Team Environment – Work alongside experienced nurses, physicians, CNAs, social workers, chaplains, and other healthcare professionals who are dedicated to exceptional patient care.
• Flexible PRN Scheduling – Choose the PRN schedule that fits your lifestyle while continuing to make a meaningful impact.
• Mission-Focused Culture – Join a non-profit organization where compassion, teamwork, and service are at the heart of everything we do.

What you will do as a Registered Nurse in our Inpatient Unit:

• Provide comprehensive nursing assessments and individualized hospice care for patients in our Inpatient Unit.
• Deliver skilled nursing care, administer medications and treatments, and manage pain and symptoms according to physician orders and hospice best practices.
• Monitor patient conditions and respond quickly to changes while ensuring comfort and quality of life.
• Educate patients and family members about the plan of care while providing emotional support throughout their hospice journey.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, medications, and patient care in the electronic health record.
• Supervise and support Certified Nurse Aides to ensure compassionate, high-quality patient care.
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate individualized care plans.
• Maintain compliance with infection control, safety standards, and hospice regulations.
• Participate in on-call and holiday rotations as needed.
• Help create a calm, compassionate, and comforting environment for patients and families.

What we are looking for:

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
• Current, unrestricted Virginia Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience; hospice, home health, community health, medical-surgical, or critical care experience preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid Virginia driver's license and acceptable driving record

Schedule:

Schedule: PRN opportunities to join our day shift team or our night shift team, 12 hour shifts (7a-7p or 7p-7am)

Location: Sheila S. Strauss Hospice House – Roanoke, Virginia

Find your purpose here

If you enjoy helping others, take pride in your work, and are looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference every day, we would love to hear from you. At Good Samaritan, you will be part of a team that cares deeply for patients, families, our community, and one another.

Please Apply Today!