RN Full-time

Registered Nurse (RN) Assessment - Hospice Care


$10,000 Sign-On Bonus – Join Blue Ridge Care Today!

Your neighbors need you. Your nursing skills can change lives.

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.


About the Role

We’re looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse Assessment (RN Assessment) to support patients and families as they enter hospice care. This role is essential in ensuring a smooth and compassionate start to the hospice journey. You’ll complete initial assessments, develop individualized care plans, and provide education and support during the admission process. You’ll collaborate closely with our interdisciplinary team to make sure patients receive care that aligns with their wishes, goals, and needs.

How You’ll Make a Difference


Initial Assessments & Care Planning

  • 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.

Patient & Family Support

  • 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.

Clinical Excellence

  • 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.

Team Collaboration & Community Engagement

  • 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.

Professional Standards & Responsibilities

  • 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.

  • Maintain an active driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation to travel across the service area.

  • Other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

  • Active RN license in the state of Virginia. BSN preferred.

  • 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.


Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Blue Ridge Care, caring for others begins with caring for you.
We’re proud to offer a supportive, flexible environment where your dedication is valued—and rewarded.

  • $10,000 Sign-On Bonus*

  • Competitive Pay 

  • Flexible Scheduling 

  • Shift Differentials for evening and weekend shifts

  • PTO and Paid Volunteer Time

  • Comprehensive Health Benefits

  • Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarships

  • Peer Support & Mentorship

  • 30% Thrift Shop Discount

  • Growth Opportunities through the Blue Ridge Care 2030 Strategic Plan


Here, you’re not just part of a team—you’re part of a mission to deliver extraordinary care and improve life’s journey, today and for years to come.


*Sign on bonus is paid in installments over two years.

 
Blue Ridge Hospice is a non-profit, equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and patients served.

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