Hospice Admission RN
Charlotte, North Carolina
Novant Health Outpatient Hospice

Job Opportunity: Hospice Registered Nurse

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Outpatient hospice admission nurse role involving both field and hospital settings.
• Responsible for initial clinical assessments, patient/family education, and coordinating care plans with hospice medical providers.
• Must be flexible to travel between multiple locations as assigned, in various weather and road conditions.
• Shift: 4 days per week, 10-hour day shifts (08:00 - 18:30), totaling 40 hours/week.
• Float requirement between hospital and field; no call or weekend requirements.
• Patient load: 2-3 admissions per day depending on schedule.
• Orientation: Approximately 80 hours (2-3 weeks), requiring fundamental hospice experience.
• Scrubs: Navy color, not provided.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 3 years of hospice nursing experience, including hospice experience within the last year.
• Experience in Home Care and Home Health settings.
• Proficient with Epic Electronic Health Record system.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with inpatient hospice.
• Strong understanding of hospice admission LCD criteria.
• Experience with Epic Dorothy/Comfort system preferred.
• Cultural awareness related to end-of-life care.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Complete initial clinical assessments including head-to-toe evaluations, patient and family interviews, and medical history reviews.
• Present clinical summaries to Hospice Medical Director.
• Initiate and coordinate plans of care and associated orders with hospice attending providers.
• Facilitate discharge planning for hospitalized patients admitted for acute care.
• Maintain clear, concise, and timely clinical documentation related to hospice admissions and assessments.

Equipment & Systems

• Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel between locations.
• Electronic Health Record systems used: EPIC, SBAR.

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Background checks including local, federal, and national databases required within 90 days of start.
• Education verification for highest degree earned specific to nursing profession.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start; if past positive TB, additional documentation required.
• Fit testing for N95 mask or completion of PAPR training required.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start.
• Immunizations and titers required: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (or facility-specific declination), and seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption.
• TB testing: PPD, Qgold, or Tspot within 1 year of start; additional chest x-ray and physician clearance if positive.
• Completion of facility-specific education modules including medication safety, annual compliance training, and orientation checklists.
• Candidate must complete a confidentiality agreement and other facility-required documentation prior to start.
• Photo for badge required (passport style, white background, business attire).

Additional Notes

• No call-offs or additional time off (RTO) allowed after booking; violations may result in cancellation.
• Interview with hiring manager required prior to offer.
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years required for travel nursing.
• Orientation and onboarding may require up to 3 weeks; candidates must have fundamental hospice experience before starting.

This position is ideal for experienced hospice RNs seeking a travel assignment with a focus on outpatient hospice admissions and care coordination in North Carolina.