RN / Registered Nurse - Hospice Admissions

BrightSpring Health Services Carson City, NV 89701, US

Our Company

CompassionCare

Overview

Office Location: 2340 South Carson St., Ste. B, Carson City, NV 89701   Coverage area: Carson City, Gardnerville, Dayton, Silver Springs, Reno, Sparks, Fallon & Fernley  

Schedule: Sun-Wed, 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a new opportunity? COMPASSION CARE HOSPICE is seeking a passionate, dedicated Hospice Admissions RN to join our team in Carson City, NV. 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
Possess and maintain current CPR certification in states where required.

About our Line of Business

At CompassionCare Hospice, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. CompassionCare Hospice, an affiliate of Adoration Health, is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have expert clinicians and caregivers on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information, please visit www.compassioncarenevada.com. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

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