Registered Nurse - Admissions - Community Hospice

Do you desire to work independently and autonomously, while having the full support of an amazingly talented interdisciplinary team at your fingertips? Are you passionate about hospice, educating clients and families, and enjoy variety? We are looking for a community hospice admission nurse who will be the first point of contact for our clients and families as they enter hospice, ensuring the experience is personal and individualized while honoring specific client goals.

About the role

The admission RN will provide comprehensive coordination of admissions, beginning with collaboration with our intake department, reviewing referrals for eligibility, and then scheduling and completing in-person admissions. You will collaborate with the client and caregivers around the hospice plan, organizing and directing the initiation of hospice care, including associated charting and care coordination before handing off to the RN case manager and assigned interdisciplinary team members.

Requirements

• Minimum of four years of experience as a Community Hospice Nurse with a strong job performance record, or minimum of five years of experience in home health nursing, or a combination of other education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
• Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care preferred.
• Current RN licensure recognized by the State of Vermont.
• Appropriate experience in the specific clinical area.

Benefits

• Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Benefits (403b)
• Insurance Benefits (Life, Long-Term, Short-Term Disability)
• Paid Time Off
• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for full-time external applicants (prorated for part-time roles; additional terms and conditions apply)
• Mileage reimbursement at Federal rates

Perks

• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Structured preceptorships and continuing education
• Commitment to great patient ratios
• Strong team culture with shared governance
• Significant investments in safe patient handling and mobility equipment
• Nurses have a voice through shared governance
• Exciting signing incentives and relocation assistance for moving to Vermont

About Home Health and Hospice

For more than 100 years, we have provided high-quality, compassionate care wherever our community members call home. We support individuals and families at every age and stage of life, from pregnancy and early childhood care to adults with acute and chronic illnesses and those at the end of life.