Hospice RN | Admissions & Resource
About The Position
James River Hospice is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to evaluate patients for hospice eligibility, coordinate admissions, and help patients and families transition into hospice care. The role also provides care to General Inpatient Hospice (GIP) patients in hospital settings and supports hospice patients in the community as needed. The nurse works with the interdisciplinary team to provide patient-centered end-of-life care. The position includes completing admissions, assessing patient needs, developing individualized care plans, and educating patients and families about hospice services and end-of-life care. Additional clinical responsibilities include patient visits, pain and symptom management, medication management, documentation, care coordination, and patient advocacy. Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse license to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- At least one year of hospice experience.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
- Valid driver's license and a reliable car available for use during work hours.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with hospice admissions, patient assessments, and care planning.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients for hospice eligibility.
- Complete hospice admissions and coordinate smooth transitions into hospice services.
- Assess patient needs and develop individualized care plans.
- Educate patients and families about hospice services and end-of-life care.
- Provide care to General Inpatient Hospice (GIP) patients in hospital settings.
- Support community hospice patients and the community hospice team with patient visits, pain and symptom management, and other clinical needs as needed.
- Manage medications and complete documentation.
- Coordinate care and advocate for patients.
Benefits
- Salary of $90,000 to $100,000, based on experience.
- Generous car and travel allowances.
- Company-paid cell phone and tablet.
- 21 days off: 15 PTO days and 6 paid holidays; PTO accrues from Day One and increases with longevity.
- Competitively priced health plan, vision, and dental coverage, partially employer-paid.
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance coverage up to $50,000.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Proactive Health Management Wellness Program (PHMP).
- CPR recertification paid for by the company.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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