Nurse Navigator - Outpatient

About the role

Join our award-winning nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider, Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, dedicated to serving families in southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina since 1981.

Responsibilities

• Handle assessments and coordinate care for patients and families starting hospice services.
• Collaborate with external medical professionals and referral sources to organize and complete admissions into hospice care.
• Coordinate with outside vendors, such as transport companies or durable medical equipment (DME) providers, to ensure smooth transitions into care.
• Complete initial assessments and plan of care documentation during admission visits (typically around 3.5 – 4 hours).
• Document eligibility for hospice based on clinical criteria such as uncontrolled pain, advanced disease symptoms, and declining condition consistent with hospice guidelines.
• Provide education and support to caregivers and family members, including medication guidance, symptom management, recognizing changes in condition, and more.
• Carry out admission orders from nurse practitioners (NPs) and doctors (MDs) and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (AD, Diploma, or BSN).
• Current RN license in North Carolina.
• At least 2 years of nursing experience – hospice or home care preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Comfortable spending long amounts of time in your car – you’ll be driving a lot.
• Rotating 10-hour day shifts, seven days a week, including weekend and holiday rotations.

Benefits

• Quick Benefits & Affordable Coverage: Health, dental, and vision insurance begins the first of the month after 30 days. Free employee-only health plan option, and all plans include access to virtual doctor visits and mental health support at no cost.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Full-time employees start with 27 days of PTO in their first year—plus it rolls over and increases with tenure.
• Investing in Your Future: We offer a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, along with up to $5,000 per year in tuition reimbursement to support your continued growth.
• A Culture That Values You: Celebrate contributions, uplift one another, and foster a workplace built on respect, trust, and true compassion.

Pay

Compensation details are not specified in the provided job posting.

Schedule

Four 10-hour shifts, including rotating weekends and holidays across a 7-day schedule. Hours: 12pm - 10pm