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Assessment Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice Care. Join Blue Ridge Care and become a Future Maker, where your compassion and clinical expertise help families navigate one of life’s most meaningful transitions. Our mission is simple: delivering extraordinary care to improve life’s journey. We honor each patient with dignity, comfort, and respect—supporting them and their loved ones every step of the way.
Job Responsibility:
Complete intake assessments for referred patients and coordinate all needed follow-up with families, physicians, insurance representatives, and hospice staff
Assess medical, physical, emotional, and social needs and form nursing diagnoses based on your findings
Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
Oversee and case manage all bed transitions at WMC, ensuring smooth coordination and appropriate care
Educate patients and families on hospice services, symptom management, and care expectations
Provide emotional support in a way that strengthens patient and family coping
Advocate for patients to ensure their goals and preferences remain central to the care plan
Implement nursing interventions focused on comfort, pain management, and symptom relief
Provide hands-on teaching to families, caregivers, and home health aides
Follow universal precautions and isolation techniques as required
Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation for all assessments, referrals, and interventions
Serve as a liaison nurse with WMC for patients in transition
Respond to questions from individuals contacting hospice and serve as a referral resource
Participate in training and orientation of new team members
Educate staff in other care settings on hospice philosophy and pain/symptom management
Work collaboratively within the interdisciplinary team and identify when other services (social work, chaplaincy, etc.) are needed
Maintain patient confidentiality and autonomy at all times
Seek ongoing opportunities for professional growth and accept constructive feedback
Recognize when family systems or circumstances are not amenable to change and adjust care plans accordingly
Act independently, responsibly, and in alignment with the mission and values of Blue Ridge Care
Share weekend and holiday rotation with the Intake Team
Requirements:
Graduate of an NLN-accredited nursing program
Active RN license in the state of Virginia
At least one year of medical-surgical or oncology experience required
Minimum of six months hospice home care experience preferred
Proficiency with EMR systems, including Epic
Strong communication and assessment skills, with a compassionate and patient-centered approach
Maintain an active driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation to travel across the service area
Nice to have:
BSN preferred
Minimum of six months hospice home care experience preferred
What we offer:
Competitive Pay + performance rewards
Shift Differentials for evening and weekend shifts
Peer Support & Mentorship
30% Thrift Shop Discount
Growth Opportunities through the Blue Ridge Care 2030 Strategic Plan