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

Position Overview

Pride Health is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager to provide skilled hospice care to patients and families throughout Colbert, Lauderdale, and Lawrence Counties. This position is responsible for coordinating and managing patient care, performing comprehensive assessments, developing care plans, managing symptoms, and supporting patients and families through end-of-life care. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for delivering patient-centered hospice services.

Schedule & Work Details

• Agency: Alabama Hospice of the Shoals
• Patient Care Setting: Hospice
• Coverage Area: Colbert, Lauderdale, and Lawrence Counties, AL
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Weekly Hours: 40 Hours
• Productivity Expectation: 25 Patient Points
• Pay Rate: $51-$53/hour
• On-Call Requirement: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Backup on-call coverage as scheduled
• Mileage Reimbursement: Yes, reimbursed between patient visits (first patient to last patient)

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary hospice RN Case Manager for an assigned patient population.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary hospice team.
• Manage pain and symptom control to promote patient comfort and quality of life.
• Coordinate care with physicians, hospice aides, social workers, chaplains, and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide education and support to patients, families, and caregivers regarding disease progression, medications, symptom management, and end-of-life care.
• Monitor patient conditions and communicate significant changes to the appropriate members of the care team.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with hospice regulations, agency policies, and payer requirements.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning discussions.
• Respond to patient and family needs while maintaining a high level of compassionate care.
• Participate in scheduled backup on-call and weekend coverage.

Required Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Alabama Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current BLS certification.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Strong clinical assessment and patient care skills.
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned service area.
• Excellent communication, organization, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous hospice experience.
• Experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB).
• Home health experience.
• Strong symptom management and end-of-life care knowledge.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple patient needs.
• Experience coordinating care within an interdisciplinary team environment.