RN - Home Health

Position Overview

Pride Health is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join its hospice team in the Birmingham (Trussville) area for one of our healthcare clients. This position is responsible for providing after-hours hospice support, triaging patient and family needs, completing skilled nursing visits, and performing admissions as needed. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a passion for providing quality end-of-life care.

Schedule & Work Details

• Job Type: Local Contract
• Contract Length: 14 Weeks
• Location: Birmingham (Trussville), AL
• Schedule: 7 Days On / 7 Days Off, Nights
• Hours: Work 7 consecutive nights followed by 7 consecutive days off
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, alternating with another 7-on/7-off RN
• Coverage Area: Jefferson County, St. Clair County, Blount County, Cullman County, and Etowah County
• Mileage Reimbursement: Yes, mileage is reimbursed between patient visits

Pay

$51.00 - $53.00 per hour *Pay offered is based on experience, expertise, credentialing, and education.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to and triage after-hours patient and caregiver calls.
• Provide skilled hospice nursing visits as scheduled and on an as-needed (PRN) basis.
• Complete hospice admissions and start-of-care visits as needed.
• Assess patient status and implement appropriate interventions to promote comfort and symptom management.
• Educate patients and families regarding hospice care, disease progression, medications, and symptom management.
• Collaborate with physicians, hospice leadership, and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure quality patient care.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Alabama.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to independently assess and manage patient needs in the home setting.
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively triage urgent patient and caregiver concerns.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous hospice experience.
• Experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB) EMR.
• Experience providing after-hours or on-call nursing services.
• Strong symptom management and end-of-life care skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.