RN - Hospice

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to hospice patients in their homes throughout Pulaski, Saline, Jefferson, and surrounding counties. This role involves case management, patient assessments, care planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and supporting patients and families through every stage of hospice care. The ideal candidate will have hospice experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Homecare Homebase (HCHB).

Schedule & Work Details

• Coverage Area: Pulaski, Saline, Jefferson, and surrounding counties
• Schedule: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Weekly Hour Guarantee: 32 hours
• Pay Rate: $51.00 - $53.00 per hour
• On-Call/Weekend Requirement: Negotiable
• Mileage Reimbursement: Yes, reimbursed between patient visits

Key Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care to hospice patients in their home settings.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and monitor changes in condition.
• Manage an assigned caseload and coordinate all aspects of patient care.
• Develop, implement, and revise individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings and contribute to care planning discussions.
• Educate patients and families regarding disease progression, symptom management, medications, and end-of-life care.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with agency, state, federal, and hospice regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate services with physicians, social workers, chaplains, aides, and other members of the care team.
• Perform hospice admissions and needs assessments as appropriate.
• Travel daily between patient residences within the assigned coverage area.
• Ensure high standards of patient satisfaction through compassionate communication and exceptional bedside manner.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Hospice nursing experience required.
• Proficiency with Homecare Homebase (HCHB).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and patient education skills.
• Excellent bedside manner and ability to build rapport with patients and families.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage a field-based caseload.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting hospice needs assessments and admissions.
• Previous case management experience in a hospice setting.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary care team.
• Experience serving diverse patient populations in home-based care environments.

Dress Code

• No specific dress code or scrub color requirements

Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment
Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
 

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