Hospice RN
James River Home Health & Hospice
Lynchburg, Virginia
Posted Aug 12 · Not open to new grads
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- On call
- Setting
- Hospice
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Virginia is $36/hr, across 391 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Would you like to be a part of a rapidly growing, locally owned company with a commitment to quality patient care? James River Hospice is actively seeking a compassionate and highly committed Hospice RN Case Manager to join our growing team! You will be responsible for the hospice case management of your assigned patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. You will also coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure an optimal care experience for the patient!
Salary Range: $72,000 - $82,000
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive Salary
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- Generous car and travel allowances
- Company Paid Cell phone and Tablet
- Flexible Schedules
- GENEROUS time-off package 21 Days off (15 PTO Days and 6 Paid Holidays) Accrues on Day One! (PTO policy rewards longevity with increases each year)
- Competitively priced health plan, vision, and dental, partially employer paid!
- Company paid short and long-term disability and life insurance (up to $50,000 in coverage)
- 401K with employer match
- Career advancement opportunities
- Proactive Health Management Wellness Program (PHMP)
- We Pay for CPR Recertification!
Brief Overview of
Responsibilities
- The Hospice RN is responsible for completing an initial assessment of the patient and family to determine hospice needs and developing an individualized plan of care focused on comfort and quality of life. This role includes managing and coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team, supervising LPNs and hospice aides, providing hands-on support for pain and symptom management, and spending meaningful time with patients and families. The RN monitors, documents, and communicates changes in condition, obtains and carries out physician orders, adjusts the plan of care as needed, participates in on-call rotation per policy, and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Must be a Registered Nurse with a current license to practice nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- At least one year of hospice experience is required.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
- Must have a valid driver's license and a reliable car available for use during work hours.
If you are interested and are a caring, compassionate nurse who can make a difference in the lives of our patients, then we would be interested in meeting you!!
"James River is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.”
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Requirements
- Must be a Registered Nurse with a current license to practice nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- At least one year of hospice experience is required.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
- Must have a valid driver's license and a reliable car available for use during work hours.
Benefits
- Paid holidays
- Wellness program
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
Place
- City
- Lynchburg, Virginia
- Median rent
- $1,073/mo
- Local household income
- $57,947/yr
- Metro price level
- 11% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Lynchburg area index 89.4, where 100 is the national average.
Tucked along the James River in Virginia's foothills, Lynchburg—nicknamed 'The Hill City'—offers RNs a relaxed pace with scenic riverfront views, easy Blue Ridge Mountain access, and a growing healthcare network anchored by multiple regional hospitals. Liberty University adds a youthful energy to this historically rich community.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.
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