Arc Hospice & Palliative Care ยท 1 month ago
Hospice RN - After Hours Nurse (PRN)
Arc Hospice & Palliative Care is united by a mission to bring comfort, dignity, and compassionate support to every patient and family they serve. They are seeking an experienced Hospice RN to provide timely, compassionate care during critical daytime hours on weekends, ensuring comfort and continuity of care for patients and families.
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Responsibilities
Conduct clinical evaluations of patients referred for hospice, assessing eligibility and appropriateness per Medicare Conditions of Participation and organizational guidelines
Meet with patients and families to explain hospice services, review consents, answer questions, and guide them through the admission process
Collaborate with intake, admissions, and clinical teams to ensure seamless onboarding and timely initiation of hospice services
Coordinate with attending physicians, hospital discharge planners, and referring providers to obtain orders and ensure continuity of care
Complete and document the admission visit, including initial assessments, medication reconciliation, and initiation of the hospice plan of care
Provide emotional support to patients and families, addressing concerns and setting expectations for hospice services
Ensure accurate, timely documentation to support clinical, regulatory, and billing compliance
Maintain current knowledge of hospice eligibility, services, and regulations, and serve as an educational resource to internal and external partners
Provide after-hours or on-call admission support as needed
Supports clinical team with routine/symptom follow up visits as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduate of an accredited nursing program; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
Current RN license in practicing state or valid multistate compact license; ability to practice in all states of operation
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required
Strong communication, critical thinking, and documentation skills
Must demonstrate a strong commitment to Arc Hospice & Palliative Care's mission and values
Preferred
Minimum of one (1) year of hospice, palliative care, home health, or hospital-based nursing experience preferred
Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills
Ability to compassionately educate and guide patients and families through emotionally sensitive conversations
Familiarity with hospice regulations, eligibility, and Medicare Conditions of Participation
Company
Arc Hospice & Palliative Care
At Arc Hospice, we provide compassionate care to patients, ensuring dignity, comfort, and peace.
Funding
Current Stage
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