Registered Nurse (RN) Assessment

Registered Nurse (RN) Assessment – Hospice Care

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus – Join Blue Ridge Care Today!

Your neighbors need you. Your nursing skills can change lives.

About Blue Ridge Care

At Blue Ridge Care, we deliver extraordinary care to improve life's journey. As a mission-driven, not-for-profit healthcare system, we provide integrated services in hospice, serious illness care, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), community thrift shops, and grief support—meeting patients and families with the compassion, expertise, and respect they deserve.

Our goal is simple: to reimagine how communities experience aging, serious illness, and end-of-life care through personalized, high-quality services.

Join Our Team

Join Blue Ridge Care and become a Future Maker, where your compassion and clinical expertise help families navigate one of life's most meaningful transitions. We honor each patient with dignity, comfort, and respect—supporting them and their loved ones every step of the way.

About the Role

We're looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse Assessment (RN Assessment) to support patients and families as they enter hospice care. This role is essential in ensuring a smooth, compassionate transition into services.

You will conduct initial hospice assessments, determine eligibility, develop individualized care plans, and guide patients and families through the admission process. You'll collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team to ensure care aligns with each patient's goals, wishes, and needs.

Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday with 8- or 12-hour shift options. Participation in a holiday and monthly weekend rotation is required. Schedule may adjust based on organizational needs.

How You'll Make a Difference

Initial Assessments & Care Planning

• Lead hospice admissions, ensuring a timely and compassionate transition into care
• Perform initial hospice eligibility and comprehensive RN assessments
• Assess medical, physical, emotional, and social needs; develop nursing diagnoses
• Initiate and coordinate individualized care plans with the interdisciplinary team

Patient & Family Support

• Educate patients and families on hospice services, expectations, and symptom management
• Facilitate informed consent and complete all admission documentation
• Provide emotional support to strengthen coping and understanding
• Advocate for patient goals, dignity, and preferences throughout care

Clinical Excellence

• Initiate nursing interventions including pain and symptom management
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the EMR
• Follow all safety, infection control, and clinical standards

Team Collaboration & Coordination

• Partner with Access Specialists and referral sources to coordinate admissions
• Communicate effectively with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and care teams
• Identify needs for additional interdisciplinary support and ensure timely involvement
• Support continuity of care across home and inpatient settings
• Cross-train to assist with home care visits and inpatient admissions

Professional Responsibilities

• Uphold patient confidentiality, autonomy, and dignity
• Demonstrate strong clinical judgment and independent decision-making
• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment
• Maintain a valid driver's license and travel throughout the service area
• Pursue growth and uphold the mission and values of Blue Ridge Care

What You Bring

• Active RN license in the state of Virginia (BSN preferred)
• Graduate of an NLN-accredited nursing program
• At least one year of clinical experience required (med-surg, oncology, or acute care preferred)
• Hospice or home care experience preferred
• Strong assessment, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, and assist patients for extended periods
• Visual and hearing acuity to monitor patient condition and use medical equipment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and interruptions in a dynamic environment
• Capability to handle emotional stress and support patients and families
• Ability to travel to patient homes in varying conditions

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Blue Ridge Care, caring for others begins with caring for you. We offer a supportive, flexible environment where your dedication is valued—and rewarded.

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus *
• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Scheduling
• Shift Differentials for evenings & weekends
• PTO & Paid Volunteer Time
• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarships
• Peer Support & Mentorship
• 30% Thrift Shop Discount
• Growth Opportunities through our 2030 Strategic Plan

Here, you're not just part of a team—you're part of a mission to deliver extraordinary care and improve life's journey, today and for years to come.

*Sign-on bonus paid in installments over two years.

Blue Ridge Care is a non-profit, equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and patients served.