RN / Registered Nurse - Hospice Admissions

CompassionCare • Las Vegas, NV

7d • $88,000 - $92,000 • Onsite

About The Position

CompassionCare Hospice is seeking a dedicated Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse to serve the Las Vegas Metro coverage area. The role is based at 7842 West Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89117, with a schedule of Monday through Thursday, 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM. The RN provides patient-centered hospice admissions care in homes, hospitals, nursing facilities, and other settings. The position involves explaining hospice services, assessing patients for eligibility, coordinating the start of care, and supporting patients and families during a critical time.

The nurse works independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. CompassionCare Hospice provides hospice services tailored to the needs of individual patients and families, with a focus on delivering care in the home. The stated salary range is USD $88,000 to $92,000 per year.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Current licensure to practice in the state of operation.
• One year of hospice nursing experience; experience in long-term care, intensive care, or an emergency room may be considered in place of hospice nursing experience.
• Licensed driver with an automobile insured according to state or organizational requirements and in good working order.
• Current CPR certification in states where required.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of hospice nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, including up to $5,000 for childcare.
• Tuition discounts and reimbursement.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Access to wellness and discount programs, including Noom, SkinIO virtual skin cancer screening, childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, and travel and entertainment discounts.
• Flexible scheduling options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level