Hospice Admissions Nurse

Nurse Navigator - Admissions RNGive your passion a purpose – join our amazing team! At Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, your passion finds purpose every day. As an award-winning nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider, we've been serving families across southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina for over 40 years—rooted in heart, service, and community.What sets us apart? Our commitment to your well-being and growth:Quick Benefits & Affordable Coverage: Health, dental, and vision insurance begin the first of the month after 30 days. We offer a 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: We believe in celebrating contributions, uplifting one another, and fostering a workplace built on respect, trust, and true compassion—for our patients, families, and each other.We're proud to rank in the top 94% of healthcare providers nationwide in the Press Ganey employee satisfaction survey. Come see what makes Lower Cape Fear LifeCare a truly special place to grow.Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts, including rotating weekends and holidays across a 7-day schedule. Hours: 12pm - 10pmWhat You'll Be Doing: As a Nurse Navigator in our outpatient setting, you'll be the first clinical connection for patients and families beginning hospice services. You'll handle assessments, coordinate care, and support patients in the comfort of their own homes or other care facilities.Collaborate with external medical professionals and referral sources to organize and complete admissions into hospice careBuild positive relationships with referral partners to streamline the admission process and increase awareness of available servicesCoordinate with outside vendors, such as transport companies or DME providers, to ensure smooth transitions into careComplete initial assessments and plan of care documentation during admission visits (typically around 3.5 – 4 hours)Clearly document eligibility for hospice based on clinical criteria such as: Uncontrolled painAdvanced disease symptoms requiring increased supportDeclining condition consistent with hospice guidelinesProvide education and support to caregivers and family members, including: What to expect at end-of-lifeMedication guidance and symptom managementRecognizing changes in conditionPerform real-time documentation to ensure accuracy and complianceCoordinate care with our Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), including physicians, nurse practitioners, RNs, social workers, chaplains, and CNAsCommunicate and carry out admission orders from NPs and MDsWhat We're Looking For:Graduate of an accredited nursing program (AD, Diploma, or BSN)Current RN license in North CarolinaAt least 2 years of nursing experience – hospice or home care preferredStrong communication and documentation skillsComfortable spending long amounts of time in your car – you'll be driving a lot.