RN / Registered Nurse - Hospice Admissions

BrightSpring Health Services; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition discounts & reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Mileage reimbursement

Access to wellness programs and discounts

Job summary

BrightSpring Health Services in Tupelo, MS is seeking a compassionate Hospice Admissions RN. This role focuses on providing expert, patient-centered care to individuals during critical times in their lives. Responsibilities include visiting patients, explaining hospice services, and performing clinical assessments.

The ideal candidate will have a nursing degree, requisite licensure, and preferably hospice experience. Company benefits include medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, PTO, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Current licensure to practice in the state of operation.
• One year of hospice nursing experience required.
• Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile.

Responsibilities

• Visit patients in homes, hospitals, and nursing facilities.
• Explain hospice services and obtain necessary consents.
• Perform comprehensive clinical assessments for hospice eligibility.
• Coordinate start of services such as nursing and medications.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Clinical assessments

Documentation

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing school

Job description

Our Company

Spring Valley Hospice

Overview

Office Location: Tupelo, MS

Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a new opportunity? Spring Valley Hospiceis seeking a passionate, dedicated Hospice Admissions RN to join our team inTupelo, MS. Our hospice RNs provide expert, patient-centered care at a critical time in people’s lives. If you’re ready to work in a supportive, fulling environment where your skills and empathy truly shine, apply today!

How YOU will benefit

• Provide 1:1 care to make a lasting impact on patients and families
• Greater work/life balance with flexible scheduling options
• Less time on your feet compared to other settings
• Ability to work independently while also having team support
• Job stability and regular advancement opportunities with a growing company

As a Hospice Admissions RN You will:

• Visit patients (in homes, hospitals, nursing facilities, etc.) who are referred for hospice care
• Explain hospice services, discuss goals and care with the patient and families, answer any questions, and obtain necessary consents and legal documents
• Obtain medical history, current medications, and symptoms
• Perform comprehensive clinical assessments to determine eligibility for hospice based on Medicare/insurance guidelines
• Coordinate the start of services (nursing, aides, equipment, medications.)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation

Benefits and Perks for You!

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
• Tuition discounts & reimbursement
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO
• Mileage reimbursement
• Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more!

*Benefits may vary by employment status

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school with current licensure to practice in state of operation
• One year of hospice nursing experience required, 3+ years preferred or similar setting such as Long-Term Care, Intensive care, or Emergency room will be considered in place of hospice nursing experience
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order