Hospice ADON

ULTIMATE CARING HOME HEALTH LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Company parties

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Job summary

Ultimate Caring Home Health LLC in Dallas, TX is seeking a Hospice RN Alternate Director of Nursing (ADON) in training to lead care coordination for end-of-life patients. You will assess patients, plan discharges, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

This role emphasizes case management for up to five patients weekly, coordinating admissions and PRN visits with the DON, and ensuring HIPAA-compliant documentation and care planning.

Qualifications

• RN license active and BLS certification required.
• Hospice, hospital, or managed care experience preferred.
• Familiarity with HIPAA compliance and patient safety in end-of-life care.

Responsibilities

• Case manage up to 5 patients per week.
• Assist with admissions, deaths, and PRN visits with DON as needed.
• Coordinate inpatient, outpatient, and post-acute hospice services.

Skills

Patient assessment

Discharge planning

Utilization management

HIPAA compliance

Behavioral health

Education

RN degree (ADN/BSN)

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Company parties
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Overview

PREVIOUS HOSPICE EMPLOYER MUST BE LISTED IN RESUME

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Hospice RN Alternate Director of Nursing (ADON) in training to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team. The ideal candidate will need a strong understanding of patient assessment, critical thinking, discharge planning, and utilization management. You will coordinate comprehensive care plans for patients facing end-of-life circumstances, ensuring comfort, dignity, and quality of life. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives while working within a supportive and dynamic healthcare environment. Candidate will need to have strong organizational skills and the ability to change and adapt as needed.

Duties

• Work as a case manager for a maximum of 5 patients per week.
• Work in conjunction with DON to complete admissions, deaths and PRN visits as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate inpatient, outpatient, and post-acute hospice services.
• Oversee utilization management to ensure appropriate resource allocation while maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations and medical records protocols.
• Provide patient service by addressing behavioral health concerns and infectious disease considerations pertinent to end-of-life care.
• Maintain detailed documentation of patient care activities in medical records and ensure adherence to all safety standards related to physiology knowledge and hospital experience.

Experience

Proficiency in patient assessment techniques, discharge planning procedures, diagnostic evaluation processes, and utilization management is essential. Familiarity with hospital medicine practices—including vital signs monitoring—and medical terminology is required. Candidates should have a background that includes managed care experience and a solid understanding of HIPAA compliance. Additional preferred qualifications include expertise in behavioral health issues relevant to hospice patients, infection control practices related to infectious disease care. Experience working with the geriatric population will enhances suitability for this role. Join us in providing compassionate end-of-life care through expert case management that prioritizes patient dignity and comfort while supporting families during challenging times.

Pay: From $82,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Experience

• hospice: 1 year (Required)
• hospital: 1 year (Required)
• HOSPICE MANAGEMENT: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification

• RN License (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)

Shift availability

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person