RN / Registered Nurse - Hospice Admissions

Haven Hospice • ORANGE PARK, FL

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About The Position

Haven Hospice is seeking a dedicated Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse to serve patients in Orange Park and surrounding areas. The role is based at the Orange Park office and involves visiting people referred for hospice care in homes, hospitals, nursing facilities, and other settings. The nurse explains hospice services, discusses care goals with patients and families, answers questions, and obtains the required consents and legal documents. The role also includes collecting medical histories, current medications, and symptom information; conducting comprehensive assessments of hospice eligibility under Medicare and insurance guidelines; coordinating the start of services; collaborating with the interdisciplinary team; and maintaining timely, accurate documentation.

The position offers one-to-one patient care, independent work with team support, and flexible scheduling options. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a weekend rotation. The position is subject to a Level 2 background screening.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Current licensure to practice in the state of operation.
• At least one year of hospice nursing experience, or qualifying experience in a similar setting such as long-term care, intensive care, or an emergency room.
• Licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and in good working order.
• Maintain 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, discuss goals and care with patients and families, answer questions, and obtain necessary consents and legal documents.
• Obtain patients’ medical histories, current medications, and symptom information.
• Perform comprehensive clinical assessments to determine hospice eligibility under 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.
• Job stability and regular advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree