Hospice Admission Nurse

Elara Caring; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking an experienced Hospice Admissions Nurse in Lansing, MI to join our dedicated home-based care team. You will assess patients, complete initial evaluations, and coordinate care under a Plan of Care to ensure quality and timely support.

This full-time role requires an active RN license, 1+ year of clinical nursing, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Driving to patient homes is expected; HomecareHomeBase experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in the state.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (certificate/associate/bachelor).
• At least 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
• Ability to lift and transfer patients up to 50 pounds.
• Must have a valid driver’s license or reliable transportation.
• Associates or Bachelors in Nursing preferred.
• Previous Home Health or Hospice experience preferred.
• HomecareHomeBase experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess hospice patients to identify physical, psychosocial, environmental, and nursing needs.
• Complete initial evaluations and reassess patient needs during visits.
• Provide care per Plan of Care to support quality and continuity of care, and positive patient outcomes.
• Monitor for changes in patient condition and adjust the Plan of Care as needed.
• Communicate significant changes, concerns, or safety issues to the physician and care team.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation while protecting patient privacy per HIPAA requirements.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Documentation

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

Tools

HomecareHomeBase

Job description

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Job Description:

Hospice Admissions Nurse Full-Time Lansing, MI

As an Admission Nurse, you’ll contribute to our success in the following ways:

• Assess hospice patients to identify physical, psychosocial, environmental, and nursing needs.
• Complete initial evaluations and reassess patient needs and condition during each visit.
• Provide care according to the individualized Plan of Care to support quality, continuity of care, and positive patient outcomes.
• Monitor for changes in patient condition and adjust the Plan of Care or take appropriate action as needed.
• Communicate significant changes, concerns, or safety issues to the physician, Patient Care Manager, and other members of the care team.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation while protecting patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA requirements.

What is Required?

• Current, unrestricted state RN licensee
• Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, Associates or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• 1+ year experience in a clinical care setting as a nurse
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
• Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, OR have reliable transportation to travel between patient homes and assigned work locations
• Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree in Nursing is preferred
• Previous Home Health or Hospice Experience is preferred
• Previous experience with HomecareHomeBase is preferred

What's in it for you?

• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits including pet insurance
• 401(K) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) or mileage reimbursement.
• Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail].

Pay & Benefit Information:

Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits

EVerify:

Elara Caring participates in E-Verify after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 completed.

Our Work Experience:

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.