ULTIMATE CARING HOME HEALTH LLC→
Hospice ADON at ULTIMATE CARING HOME HEALTH LLC in TX-Dallas-75243
Entry LevelOn-siteFull-timeTX-Dallas-75243$82k–$85k/yr
Job Description
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Company parties
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Overview
**PREVIOUS HOSPICE EMPLOYER MUST BE LISTED IN RESUME**
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Hospice RN Alternate Director of Nursing (ADON) in training to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team. The ideal candidate will need a strong understanding of patient assessment, critical thinking, discharge planning, and utilization management. You will coordinate comprehensive care plans for patients facing end-of-life circumstances, ensuring comfort, dignity, and quality of life. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives while working within a supportive and dynamic healthcare environment. Candidate will need to have strong organizational skills and the ability to change and adapt as needed.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Hospice RN Alternate Director of Nursing (ADON) in training to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team. The ideal candidate will need a strong understanding of patient assessment, critical thinking, discharge planning, and utilization management. You will coordinate comprehensive care plans for patients facing end-of-life circumstances, ensuring comfort, dignity, and quality of life. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives while working within a supportive and dynamic healthcare environment. Candidate will need to have strong organizational skills and the ability to change and adapt as needed.
Duties
- Work as a case manager for a maximum of 5 patients per week.
- Work in conjunction with DON to complete admissions, deaths and PRN visits as needed.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate inpatient, outpatient, and post-acute hospice services.
- Oversee utilization management to ensure appropriate resource allocation while maintaining compliance with HIPAA regulations and medical records protocols.
- Provide patient service by addressing behavioral health concerns and infectious disease considerations pertinent to end-of-life care.
- Maintain detailed documentation of patient care activities in medical records and ensure adherence to all safety standards related to physiology knowledge and hospital experience.
Experience
Proficiency in patient assessment techniques, discharge planning procedures, diagnostic evaluation processes, and utilization management is essential. Familiarity with hospital medicine practices—including vital signs monitoring—and medical terminology is required. Candidates should have a background that includes managed care experience and a solid understanding of HIPAA compliance. Additional preferred qualifications include expertise in behavioral health issues relevant to hospice patients, infection control practices related to infectious disease care. Experience working with the geriatric population will enhances suitability for this role. Join us in providing compassionate end-of-life care through expert case management that prioritizes patient dignity and comfort while supporting families during challenging times.
Proficiency in patient assessment techniques, discharge planning procedures, diagnostic evaluation processes, and utilization management is essential. Familiarity with hospital medicine practices—including vital signs monitoring—and medical terminology is required. Candidates should have a background that includes managed care experience and a solid understanding of HIPAA compliance. Additional preferred qualifications include expertise in behavioral health issues relevant to hospice patients, infection control practices related to infectious disease care. Experience working with the geriatric population will enhances suitability for this role. Join us in providing compassionate end-of-life care through expert case management that prioritizes patient dignity and comfort while supporting families during challenging times.
Pay: From $82,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
Experience:
- hospice: 1 year (Required)
- hospital: 1 year (Required)
- HOSPICE MANAGEMENT: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- RN License (Required)
- BLS Certification (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Compensation: $82,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year