Afterhours Hospice Nurse

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join our team as an Afterhours Hospice RN. In this salaried position, you will provide comprehensive and timely delivery of hospice care to patients and their families after regular business hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Triage patient needs over the phone and provide in-person visits as needed.
• Respond to crisis calls from patients and families with urgency and empathy.
• Conduct initial nursing evaluations to determine eligibility for hospice services.
• Perform afterhours visits, including admission, death, recertification, and routine visits.
• Identify and address patient/family physical, psychosocial, emotional, and environmental needs.
• Document patient/family response to hospice care and update as needed.

Requirements

• One year of clinical experience.
• Current RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

About Elite Hospice

We are a part of LHC Group and pride ourselves on our culture of caring, belonging, and trust. We value our patients, families, and employees, and strive to make a meaningful connection in the communities we serve.