Hospice RN

James River Home Health & Hospice • Lynchburg, VA

5d • $72,000 - $82,000

About The Position

James River Hospice is seeking a compassionate, committed Hospice RN Case Manager to provide intermittent hospice case management to assigned patients in their place of residence. The role coordinates with the interdisciplinary team to support an optimal care experience. The RN assesses patients and families, develops individualized plans of care focused on comfort and quality of life, and provides hands-on pain and symptom management. The position also supervises LPNs and hospice aides, monitors and documents changes in patient condition, communicates updates, obtains and carries out physician orders, adjusts care plans as needed, and participates in an on-call rotation according to policy. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Current license to practice nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• At least one year of hospice experience.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Valid driver's license.
• Reliable car available for use during work hours.

Responsibilities

• Complete an initial assessment of the patient and family to determine hospice needs.
• Develop an individualized plan of care focused on comfort and quality of life.
• Manage and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team.
• Supervise LPNs and hospice aides.
• Provide hands-on support for pain and symptom management.
• Spend meaningful time with patients and families.
• Monitor, document, and communicate changes in patient condition.
• Obtain and carry out physician orders.
• Adjust the plan of care as needed.
• Participate in the on-call rotation per policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $72,000–$82,000.
• Generous car and travel allowances.
• Company-paid cell phone and tablet.
• Flexible schedules.
• 21 days off: 15 PTO days and 6 paid holidays; accrual begins on day one, with PTO increases for 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 by the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed