Local Contract Nurse RN - Home Health
Scottboro, AL
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager to provide compassionate, high-quality care to patients in the Marshall and Jackson County, Alabama areas. This role is responsible for managing a caseload of hospice patients in a home setting, ensuring comfort, dignity, and comprehensive care. The ideal candidate is highly independent, clinically strong, and experienced in managing all aspects of home hospice care.

Schedule & Work Details:

• Location: Marshall and Jackson County, Alabama (coverage area within approximately 40 miles of Scottsboro office)
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Daily stand-up call at 8:00 AM and stand-down call at 4:00 PM (via Teams)
• Weekly Guarantee: 40 hours
• On-Call/Weekend Requirement:
  • Backup on-call: 1 weekend per month and 1 night per week
  • Supporting 7 on / 7 off primary on-call team
• Mileage Reimbursement: Yes, between first and last patient visits (not from home to first patient or last patient to home)
• Pay Rate: $51 to $53 per hour

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of hospice patients in a home setting, ensuring all care needs are met
• Perform patient admissions, recertifications, and death/discharge visits
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care
• Provide symptom and pain management to ensure patient comfort
• See up to 6 patients per day while maintaining high-quality care and documentation
• Complete documentation and charting using Homecare Homebase PointCare system
• Participate in IDG (Interdisciplinary Group) meetings and complete all required notes
  • In-person IDG meetings every other Wednesday at the Scottsboro office
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members including physicians, social workers, and chaplains
• Order medications, medical supplies, and equipment as needed
• Educate patients and families on disease progression, medications, and end-of-life care
• Work independently in diverse home environments and adapt to varying patient needs

Required Qualifications:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Associate degree or higher)
• Hospice RN Case Manager experience required
• Prior home hospice experience required
• Proficiency with Homecare Homebase (HCHB) PointCare required
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience managing hospice patients across multiple settings

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong experience with admissions in a hospice setting
• Ability to work in diverse socio-economic home environments
• Previous LHC Group travel nurse experience
• Positive, flexible, and patient-centered approach
• Excellent communication and organizational skills