Hospice Support Nurse

Join the Cornerstone VNA family as a Full-Time Hospice Support Nurse and Scheduler in Rochester, NH! You'll be part of a compassionate Hospice team dedicated to providing comfort and dignity to patients and their families during their most challenging moments. Imagine the fulfillment of being a guiding light, offering support not just medically, but emotionally-it's a role where every day presents new opportunities for connection and genuine care.

And here's the cherry on top: you can expect competitive pay that reflects your hard work and dedication! You will have benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement. Seize this chance to bring your empathetic spirit to a dynamic organization known for its fun and flexible culture! Your journey toward making a meaningful difference starts here!

Our benefits

You will receive great benefits such as

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 403(b) and company Match
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Competitive Salary
• Paid Time Off
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Will Preparation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• and the opportunity for professional growth and advancement within our organization.

What's your day like?

• Works closely with the Hospice Department with regards to completion of hospice department clerical and clinical tasks.
• Supports Hospice Team as requested for day-to-day clerical/clinical support and special projects.
• Assists with phone calls, faxing, scanning, copying, and/or emailing of clinical information to assist with management of new patient referrals, transfers, discharges or changes of location or level of care.
• Assists with ordering of DME as needed and coordinates delivery with DME provider and patient/family to ensure smooth process as requested.
• Contacts field staff when health information/triage calls are received that require immediate staff attention, via phone or secure text as appropriate.
• Assists with hospice triage, coordination of referrals and communicates timely with hospice team to meet patient needs.
• Supports staff with visits schedule changes as needed.
• Makes changes to hospice team schedules as requested. Notifies staff and patients/families of changes. Assignments are made with consideration of patient locations, care needs and caseloads.
• Assigns admissions and initial visits within workflow with accuracy and attention to territory and location.
• Responsible for running hospice huddle. Keeps huddle focused and brief.
• Completes scheduling workflows timely and accurately.
• Runs and manages all scheduling reports daily to perform job.
• Notifies Hospice Manager of scheduling conflicts.
• Responsible for organization and management of donated hospice supplies
• Sends narcotic disposal to any patients that are recently deceased.
• Performs hospice visits as directed by hospice manager in accordance with the nursing job description
• All other duties as assigned.

Would you be a great Hospice Support Nurse?

To thrive as a Hospice Support Nurse at Cornerstone VNA, you'll need a unique blend of skills and experience! An active LPN license is essential, coupled with a solid background in hospice care to truly understand the nuances of this compassionate field. Your technology skills will be put to the test as you'll be handling various software tools to manage patient referrals, scheduling, and documentation. Attention to detail is key, as you'll coordinate care efficiently and maintain accurate records. Strong communication abilities will enable you to liaise effectively with patients, families, and the hospice team, ensuring everyone is on the same page.

Empathy is at the heart of this role; the ability to connect with others and provide support during sensitive times will distinguish you as an invaluable member of our team. If you're a problem-solver with a customer-centric mindset, we want to hear from you!

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• LPN License
• Hospice Experience and Technology Skills are preferred

Ready to join our team?

If you think this role will suit your needs, great! Applying is a piece of cake. Good luck - we're excited to meet you!

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