Hospice Nurse Jobs

About The Position

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 goals and care with patients and families, answer questions, and obtain required consents and legal documents.
• Obtain patients’ medical histories, current medications, and symptoms.
• 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.