Registered Nurses

Caring for someone you love during a serious illness can feel unpredictable. One day things seem steady; the next, symptoms change quickly and everyone is looking to you for answers. You want to keep them comfortable and safe, but it is hard to tell what to do, when to call, or how to keep up with all the medications.

Hospice registered nurses are there to watch for patterns, explain what is happening, and guide you through the changes you are seeing.

At
AlēvCare Hospice
, our registered nurses bring skilled symptom management together with a calm, predictable presence so home feels less frightening and more supported.

Have a Hospice Nursing Team You Can Rely On
Call to speak with our hospice team

Our RNs coordinate the team caring for your loved one. They come alongside your family to make ensure your loved one is as comfortable, stable, and supported as possible.

• Assess pain, breathing, nausea, anxiety, agitation, and other symptoms
• Adjust medications under the guidance of the hospice Medical Director and attending physician
• Teach you how and when to give medications and how to use equipment safely
• Watch for changes and help you understand what those changes may mean
• Coordinate with the rest of the hospice team so everyone is working from the same plan

Instead of guessing or searching online in the middle of the night, you have a nurse who knows your loved one, knows the care plan, and can help you navigate what comes next.

In many organizations, nurses learn hospice visits by “riding along” and figuring things out as they go. At AlēvCare Hospice, we believed families deserved something more consistent and reassuring.

That’s why every nurse is trained in our Perfect Visitmodel, a structured, 37-step approach that:

• Sets expectations for how we arrive and enter your home
• Encourages a quiet moment of grounding before each visit so nurse is fully present
• Follows a clear, predictable flow for assessment, medication review, and teaching
• Ends with a thoughtful, intentional close so your nurse can reflect and prepare for the next family

This structure doesn’t make visits feel scripted. Instead, it makes visits feel
organized, thorough, and reliable, even when the situation is emotional or complex.

If you are a physician, nurse, case manager, or facility leader, you deserve hospice nurses you can trust at the bedside.

AlēvCare Hospice registered nurses:

• Communicate changes clearly and promptly
• Understand the clinical realities of advanced illness
• Follow through on the plan of care you helped establish
• Respect your relationship with the patient and family
• Work within all four levels of hospice care to recommend changes in support when needed

Our nursing team is one reason families and referral partners often tell us
AlēvCare feels different
from other hospices they’ve experienced.

Hospice nursing support should not feel complicated. We keep the process clear and calm.

• Reach Out to Our Hospice Team
  Call us or submit a referral. Share what’s been happening and what concerns you most.
• Clinical Review and Conversation
  Our nurses and Medical Director review medical information, talk with you and the physician, and explain whether hospice is appropriate now.
• Begin Visits and Ongoing Support
  If hospice is the right fit, we arrange admission, deliver equipment, and start regular nurse visits, often within
  24 hours
  when needed.
  From there, your nurse remains a steady guide, adjusting the plan as things change.

It is common to wonder, “Is this something I should call about?” or “Do we really need a nurse to come out?”. You are trying to respect everyone’s time while also keeping your loved one safe and comfortable. We never want you to sit at home worrying when a simple visit could bring clarity and relief.

You can always reach out to our team with questions, but in general, it is important to ask for a nursing visit when you notice:

• New or worsening pain
• Changes in breathing (shortness of breath, gasping, or noisy respirations)
• Increased anxiety, agitation, confusion, or restlessness
• New skin changes, wounds, or signs of infection
• Sudden decline in strength, alertness, or ability to do usual activities
• Concerns about how to give medications or use equipment safely

You do
not
have to wait for a crisis. Sometimes a nursing visit simply brings reassurance. When in doubt, call. Our team will help you decide whether a visit is needed.