RN - Home Health

Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)

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 Rate: $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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PrideGlobal and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

PrideGlobal and its affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates