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Evening Hospice Nurse

2 months ago

Bessemer, Alabama, United States LHC Group Full time
Position Overview

We are seeking an After-Hours Registered Nurse to provide exceptional care in a hospice setting.

At Alabama Hospice Care of Birmingham, part of LHC Group, we foster a culture centered on compassion, community, and trust, focusing on the holistic well-being of our patients, their families, and our staff. Here, you will find a fulfilling career path.

As an After-Hours Hospice RN, you will experience:
  • the opportunity to build meaningful relationships as a specialist in end-of-life care.
  • appreciation and respect from patients and their families.
  • wellness and support initiatives tailored for employees.
  • strong team collaboration and supportive leadership.

Elevate your nursing career to a higher standard of compassion.

Key Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the After-Hours Registered Nurse is to ensure the effective and timely provision of hospice care for patients and their families outside of regular business hours, including evenings and weekends.
  • Assess patient needs over the phone until an in-person visit can be arranged.
  • Respond with urgency to crisis situations from patients and families during after-hours.
  • Conduct initial nursing evaluations to determine eligibility for hospice services within forty-eight (48) hours of referral when assigned.
  • Capable of performing after-hours visits, including admissions, death visits, recertifications, and routine assessments.
  • Identify and reassess the physical, psychosocial, emotional, and environmental needs of patients and families at least every fifteen (15) days.
  • Document issues, set appropriate goals, implement interventions, and record patient/family responses to care.

Qualifications

Experience Requirements
  • A minimum of one year of clinical experience.

Licensure Requirements
  • Active RN licensure in the state of practice and at least one year of clinical experience.
  • Current CPR Certification.
  • Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to reliable transportation or public transit.

Company Overview

LHC Group is dedicated to promoting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Alabama Hospice Care of Birmingham, as part of the LHC Group family, is recognized as a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families across the nation. We provide high-quality, cost-effective care that meets our patients' needs in various settings. Our mission is to enhance patient and family experiences through effective healthcare delivery. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a shared purpose: It's all about helping people.