RN / Registered Nurse - Hospice Admissions

Hospice of North Alabama • Decatur, AL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Hospice of North Alabama is seeking a passionate, dedicated Hospice Admissions RN to join our team in Decatur, AL. Our hospice RNs provide expert, patient-centered care at a critical time in people’s lives. This role offers a supportive, fulfilling environment where your skills and empathy truly shine. The position involves visiting patients in homes, hospitals, and nursing facilities to explain hospice services, discuss goals of care, obtain consents, perform clinical assessments, and coordinate the start of services. The role requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team and maintaining accurate documentation.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school with current licensure to practice in state of operation
• One year of hospice nursing experience required, 3+ years preferred or similar setting such as Long-Term Care, Intensive care, or Emergency room will be considered in place of hospice nursing experience
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order

Responsibilities

• Visit patients (in homes, hospitals, nursing facilities, etc.) who are referred for hospice care
• Explain hospice services, discuss goals and care with the patient and families, answer any questions, and obtain necessary consents and legal documents
• Obtain medical history, current medications, and symptoms
• Perform comprehensive clinical assessments to determine eligibility for hospice based on Medicare/insurance guidelines
• Coordinate the start of services (nursing, aides, equipment, medications.)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
• Tuition discounts & reimbursement
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO
• Mileage reimbursement
• Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED