Afterhours Registered Nurse Care Coordinator in Red Level, AL
Job Description
Expand Access. Support Families. Elevate After-Hours Care.
We are actively seeking a compassionate Afterhours Registered Nurse Care Coordinator to provide exceptional hospice care outside of standard business hours. In this fulfilling role, you will ensure seamless coverage, continuity of care, and robust clinical management for patients and their families during nights, weekends, and on-call hours.
About the Role
The Afterhours Care Coordinator RN will assess and coordinate patient and family needs during after-hours shifts, maintaining primary clinical oversight for assigned patients. Your responsibilities will include routine visits, admissions, death visits, urgent after-hours calls, and any visit assigned per the patient’s care plan. You will be an integral member of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), ensuring effective coordination between physicians, families, and the hospice team. Clinical administrative tasks, workflow audits, and survey readiness support are crucial components of this role.
Essential Functions
• Deliver high-quality hospice services to eligible patients and their families.
• Provide in-person patient care during on-call, weekend, and after-hours shifts, including assessments, admissions, routine visits, death visits, and live discharges.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.
• Support the IDG process through chart reviews, plan of care updates, and effective interdisciplinary communication.
• Collaborate with physicians and IDG members to develop and revise the Hospice Plan of Care.
• Educate patients and families regarding disease progression, symptom management, medications, and the hospice philosophy.
• Promptly communicate significant changes in patient condition to hospice and attending physicians.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including assessments, care plans, and notes.
• Assist with rescheduled, missed, or reassigned visits based on triage direction.
• Engage in scheduling modifications, including service codes and clinician assignments.
• Support administrative activities, including workflow audits, survey readiness tasks, and documentation collection.
• Participate in TPE reviews, QAPI efforts, and oversee regulatory compliance.
• Ensure adherence to infection control standards and universal precautions.
• Provide guidance and support to field staff, conducting supervisory visits when appropriate.
• Participate in required meetings, after-hours updates, and training sessions.
• Maintain expertise in pain and symptom management for hospice and end-of-life care.
• Champion the organization’s core values while fostering a culture of compassion, professionalism, and teamwork.
• Perform other assigned duties as needed.
About You:
• Current RN license in the state of employment.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• At least one year of RN experience in acute care, oncology, long-term care, hospice, or home health.
• Must meet any state-specific requirements.
Licenses and Certifications:
• Active RN license.
• CPR certification (in-person).
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
Skills and Competencies:
• Strong knowledge of hospice principles, Medicare/Medicaid regulations, and best practices.
• Ability to conduct thorough patient assessments and create individualized care plans.
• Effective communication skills with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Proficient time-management and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with EMR systems (HomeCare HomeBase preferred), Microsoft Office, and mobile technologies.
• Commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and quality outcomes.
• Leadership abilities to guide and support field staff.
• Capability to manage administrative, documentation, and compliance responsibilities accurately.
Personal Traits:
• Empathy for end-of-life needs and the emotional realities families encounter.
• Flexibility to adapt tasks and respond to urgent needs effectively.
• Professionalism, maturity, teamwork, and resilience under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
We Offer:
• Competitive Pay.
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Career Advancement Opportunities.
• National & Local Recognition Programs.
• Teammate Assistance Fund.
Additional Full-Time Benefits:
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
• Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program.
• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays.
• Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care).
• Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN).
• Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
• Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC).
Legalese:
• This is a safety-sensitive position.
• Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits.
• Where applicable, employee must meet state-specific requirements.
• We are proud to be an EEO employer.
• We maintain a drug-free workplace.
Location: SouthernCare
Our Company:
At SouthernCare, it is our privilege to provide compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. As a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, we are present in nearly 600 locations with thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.
Our mission is to stand by the side of those who need us—helping individuals recover from illnesses, injuries, or surgeries in the comfort of their homes, and guiding patients and families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of serious illnesses or terminal diagnoses.
Our nationwide reach is supported by a family of trusted brands, including: Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, and more. With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized and kindness is valued.
We are actively seeking a compassionate Afterhours Registered Nurse Care Coordinator to provide exceptional hospice care outside of standard business hours. In this fulfilling role, you will ensure seamless coverage, continuity of care, and robust clinical management for patients and their families during nights, weekends, and on-call hours.
About the Role
The Afterhours Care Coordinator RN will assess and coordinate patient and family needs during after-hours shifts, maintaining primary clinical oversight for assigned patients. Your responsibilities will include routine visits, admissions, death visits, urgent after-hours calls, and any visit assigned per the patient’s care plan. You will be an integral member of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), ensuring effective coordination between physicians, families, and the hospice team. Clinical administrative tasks, workflow audits, and survey readiness support are crucial components of this role.
Essential Functions
• Deliver high-quality hospice services to eligible patients and their families.
• Provide in-person patient care during on-call, weekend, and after-hours shifts, including assessments, admissions, routine visits, death visits, and live discharges.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.
• Support the IDG process through chart reviews, plan of care updates, and effective interdisciplinary communication.
• Collaborate with physicians and IDG members to develop and revise the Hospice Plan of Care.
• Educate patients and families regarding disease progression, symptom management, medications, and the hospice philosophy.
• Promptly communicate significant changes in patient condition to hospice and attending physicians.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including assessments, care plans, and notes.
• Assist with rescheduled, missed, or reassigned visits based on triage direction.
• Engage in scheduling modifications, including service codes and clinician assignments.
• Support administrative activities, including workflow audits, survey readiness tasks, and documentation collection.
• Participate in TPE reviews, QAPI efforts, and oversee regulatory compliance.
• Ensure adherence to infection control standards and universal precautions.
• Provide guidance and support to field staff, conducting supervisory visits when appropriate.
• Participate in required meetings, after-hours updates, and training sessions.
• Maintain expertise in pain and symptom management for hospice and end-of-life care.
• Champion the organization’s core values while fostering a culture of compassion, professionalism, and teamwork.
• Perform other assigned duties as needed.
About You:
• Current RN license in the state of employment.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• At least one year of RN experience in acute care, oncology, long-term care, hospice, or home health.
• Must meet any state-specific requirements.
Licenses and Certifications:
• Active RN license.
• CPR certification (in-person).
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
Skills and Competencies:
• Strong knowledge of hospice principles, Medicare/Medicaid regulations, and best practices.
• Ability to conduct thorough patient assessments and create individualized care plans.
• Effective communication skills with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Proficient time-management and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with EMR systems (HomeCare HomeBase preferred), Microsoft Office, and mobile technologies.
• Commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and quality outcomes.
• Leadership abilities to guide and support field staff.
• Capability to manage administrative, documentation, and compliance responsibilities accurately.
Personal Traits:
• Empathy for end-of-life needs and the emotional realities families encounter.
• Flexibility to adapt tasks and respond to urgent needs effectively.
• Professionalism, maturity, teamwork, and resilience under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
We Offer:
• Competitive Pay.
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Career Advancement Opportunities.
• National & Local Recognition Programs.
• Teammate Assistance Fund.
Additional Full-Time Benefits:
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
• Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program.
• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays.
• Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care).
• Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN).
• Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
• Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC).
Legalese:
• This is a safety-sensitive position.
• Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits.
• Where applicable, employee must meet state-specific requirements.
• We are proud to be an EEO employer.
• We maintain a drug-free workplace.
Location: SouthernCare
Our Company:
At SouthernCare, it is our privilege to provide compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. As a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, we are present in nearly 600 locations with thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.
Our mission is to stand by the side of those who need us—helping individuals recover from illnesses, injuries, or surgeries in the comfort of their homes, and guiding patients and families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of serious illnesses or terminal diagnoses.
Our nationwide reach is supported by a family of trusted brands, including: Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, and more. With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized and kindness is valued.
Job Details
Medical Speciality
Hospice & Palliative MedicineHome Health
Employment Type
Full-time
Required License
RN (Registered Nurse)
Work Setting
In-personHospitalClinicOutpatientNursing homeAcute careInpatientRehabilitation centerERICUPCUPrivate practiceJCAHO accredited facilityMagnet hospitalTeaching hospitalAmbulatory surgery centerChildren's hospitalOfficeHigh acuity unitAssisted living facility
About SouthernCare
SouthernCare provides compassionate end-of-life care to patients in various settings, including private homes and assisted living facilities. As part of the Gentiva family, they offer physical, emotional, and social support to patients and their families, enabling them to live with dignity and grace. They also provide rewarding careers in a supportive environment and help locate the right caregivers for in-home, palliative, or hospice care.