Hospice Palliative Bridge Nurse (LPN/RN) | Flexible

Pruitthealth Corporation; Blue Ridge (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top pay

Merit increases

Paid time off

Referral bonus

Preceptorship program

401(k) and profit sharing

Job summary

PruittHealth Hospice is seeking an LPN/RN to serve as a Hospice Palliative Care Bridge Nurse in Georgia, delivering compassionate care in patients’ homes or care facilities.

You will coordinate palliative services, support the Nurse Practitioner and Medical Director, schedule visits, and ensure clear communication of goals of care.

Top qualifying candidates hold an active RN or LPN license, at least three years of nursing experience, with hospice/palliative care preferred; CHPN is a plus.

Qualifications

• Current, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) OR Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensure in the state of practice
• A minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience
• Palliative care, hospice, or home health care experience is preferred
• CHPN (Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse) is preferred

Responsibilities

• Take and process Palliative Care referrals.
• Provide support to the Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner and Medical Director.
• Will schedule visits to support goals of care as ordered by MD.
• Coordinate and communicate patient care goals between all providers.
• Make calls to present the palliative program, obtain legal consents, and assess interdisciplinary needs.
• Ensure communication of assessment and reassessment findings to attending physician.
• Complete all documentation accurately, timely, and in accordance with company policy and procedure.
• Inform palliative team of all new admissions and discharges.
• Coordinate referrals utilizing the referral process.
• Serve as a liaison for medical directors and nurse practitioners, enhancing effectiveness and compliance.
• Run billing report and address validation holds/ billing errors

Skills

RN or LPN license

Nursing experience 3+ years

Palliative or hospice care preferred

Job description

PruittHealth Hospice is seeking an LPN/RN to serve as a Hospice Palliative Care Bridge Nurse in Georgia, delivering compassionate care in patients’ homes or care facilities.

You will coordinate palliative services, support the Nurse Practitioner and Medical Director, schedule visits, and ensure clear communication of goals of care.

Top qualifying candidates hold an active RN or LPN license, at least three years of nursing experience, with hospice/palliative care preferred; CHPN is a plus.