Job Title: Hospice Nurse- RN

Description

Employment Status:

Full time

Shift:

Evening/Night (United States of America)

Facility:

453 South Main St - Rocky Mount CP04 Carilion Medical Center.

Requisition Number:

R161166 Hospice Nurse- RN (Open)

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

The RN Hospice provides end-of-life nursing care, coordinates symptom management and hospice services, collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, and delivers compassionate care to patients and families across care settings.

RN Hospice Nurse. Mon-Thurs on call. Mileage reimbursement. Company equipment. Sign on bonus eligible.

• Serves as a member of the hospice team, completing admissions, coordinating care, and conducting follow-up visits.
• Reviews patient eligibility and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, Medical Director, and attending physician to develop care plans.
• Provides compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals with terminal illness across care settings.
• Performs comprehensive assessments and develops individualized plans of care.
• Administers treatments and medications accurately and documents care in electronic medical records.
• Advocates for patients and supports their rights and psychosocial, cultural, and emotional needs.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and collaborates across care teams.
• Contributes to performance improvement initiatives and supports positive patient outcomes.
• Utlizes clinical expertise in dynamic and changing patient conditions.
• Implements strategies to improve care efficiency, outcomes, and resource utilization.
• Serves as a role model and provides support to staff, students, and team members.
• Uses problem-solving skills to address patient care and operational challenges.
• Provides feedback to staff and participates in shared decision-making activities.
• Maintains strong critical thinking and organizational skills to manage competing priorities.
• Uses electronic systems to support communication, documentation, and continuity of care.
• Collaborates with billing to ensure authorization requirements and patient financial responsibilities are addressed.
• Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling and prioritization of patient care needs.
• Ensures compliance with hospice policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Participates in hospice-related events and community support activities.

What We Require:

Education: Graduate of an accredited register nurse program.

Experience: 1 year experience in hospice, home health, oncology or medical surgical nursing required.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Virginia or approved compact state. Must have valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and personal vehicle for making home visits. Life Suppor t: Must obtain/maintain AHA BLS-HCP.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Keyboarding skills required for automated computer systems. including electronic medical records.

This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Recruiter:

Chris Fitzgerald

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color,  religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies

Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive.  That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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