What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN / Registered Nurse - Hospice Admissions position at CompassionCare?
Job Overview
Office Location: 2340 South Carson St., Ste. B, Carson City, NV 89701
Coverage area: Carson City, Gardnerville, Dayton, Silver Springs, Reno, Sparks, Fallon & Fernley
Schedule: Sun-Wed, 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a new opportunity? COMPASSION CARE HOSPICE is seeking a passionate, dedicated Hospice Admissions RN to join our team in Carson City, NV. Our hospice RNs provide expert, patient-centered care at a critical time in people’s lives. If you’re ready to work in a supportive, fulling environment where your skills and empathy truly shine, apply today!
How YOU will benefit
- Provide 1:1 care to make a lasting impact on patients and families
- Greater work/life balance with flexible scheduling options
- Less time on your feet compared to other settings
- Ability to work independently while also having team support
- Job stability and regular advancement opportunities with a growing company
As a Hospice Admissions RN You will:
- Visit patients (in homes, hospitals, nursing facilities, etc.) who are referred for hospice care
- Explain hospice services, discuss goals and care with the patient and families, answer any questions, and obtain necessary consents and legal documents
- Obtain medical history, current medications, and symptoms
- Perform comprehensive clinical assessments to determine eligibility for hospice based on Medicare/insurance guidelines
- Coordinate the start of services (nursing, aides, equipment, medications.)
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation
Benefits and Perks for You!
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
- Tuition discounts & reimbursement
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO
- Mileage reimbursement
- Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more!
*Benefits may vary by employment status
Responsibilities
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school with current licensure to practice in state of operation
- One year of hospice nursing experience required, 3 years preferred or similar setting such as Long-Term Care, Intensive care, or Emergency room will be considered in place of hospice nursing experience
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order
- Possess and maintain current CPR certification in states where required.