RN / Registered Nurse - Hospice Admissions
About The Position
Hospice of North Alabama is seeking a dedicated Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care to people referred for hospice services in homes, hospitals, nursing facilities, and other settings. The role covers Morgan and Lawrence counties and is based in the Cullman, Alabama office area. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The nurse explains hospice services, discusses care goals with patients and families, answers questions, and obtains required consents and legal documents. The role also includes gathering medical histories, medications, and symptoms; conducting comprehensive clinical assessments to determine hospice eligibility under Medicare and insurance guidelines; coordinating the start of services; collaborating with the interdisciplinary team; and maintaining accurate, timely documentation. Hospice of North Alabama is an affiliate of Adoration Health. Its stated mission is to provide tailored hospice services and exceptional patient care in the home and other serene settings.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
- Current licensure to practice in the state of operation.
- One year of hospice nursing experience; experience in a similar setting such as long-term care, intensive care, or an emergency room may be considered in place of hospice nursing experience.
- Licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order, in accordance with state or organization requirements.
- 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 care goals with patients and families, answer questions, and obtain necessary consents and legal documents.
- Obtain patients’ medical histories, 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.
- Job stability and regular advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
