Hospice RN
Asheville, NC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,066/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospice
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse - Hospice
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Description
- Provide inpatient hospice nursing care in a home care setting within Buncombe County.
- Patient ratio approximately 1:15.
- Utilize Home Care Home Base EMR system.
- Typical duties include patient assessment, pain management, and family education.
- Work independently as a hospice case manager.
Work Environment
- Mobile/home care hospice nurse role.
- Day shift team includes 1 team manager, 1 CNC, 3 RN case managers, and 2-3 PCTs.
- Scrubs are the required attire.
- Potential for backup on-call, but not frequent.
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina.
- BLS certification.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in hospice nursing.
- Hospice experience is mandatory.
- Familiarity with hospice certification documentation.
- Active driver’s license required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Home health experience.
Additional Information
- Candidates without hospice experience will not be considered.
- Best fit is a self-sufficient hospice case manager.
- 36 hours per week.
Employer
Host Healthcare
255 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Lauren has made my travel nursing experience an absolute breeze. She responds almost immediately at any point in the day, she’s amazing at communicating with the different facilities and managers in terms of my contract/applications and any questions I may have, and you can tell that she truly cares about finding me the best job possible. Couldn’t do it without her!
Cons
none
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
About Asheville, NC
As a Travel Hospice Nurse in Asheville, NC here's what you should know:- Slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages may be slightly lower than in some larger cities, but they generally match up well with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
- Winter highs average around 47°F with lows around 28°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
- Car friendliness with easy access to highways and parking.
- Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.
- Asheville is known for its diversity and has a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of pollen in the area.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.
- Abundance of restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, various sports activities, and ample outdoor opportunities such as hiking, camping, and river activities.
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