Careers
"For most of us working in hospice, it is so much more than a job, it's a commitment to making an impact on the lives of patients we care for and their families."
Don Schumacher
Director of Nursing Services—Caldwell
Caldwell Hospice is built on a foundation of over 37 years of patient-centered end-of-life care. Led by our mission and guided by our values of Integrity, Respect, Acceptance, and Excellence, we seek to be the most respected and number one choice provider for compassionate, expert and innovative care for patients and families facing a life-limiting illness in the communities we serve. If you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference, now is a great time to join our growing team!
Caldwell Hospice is seeking a director of nursing services. The director of nursing services is responsible for ensuring that the highest degree of quality hospice and palliative medicine is provided to our patients and families, while strengthening our relationships with healthcare partners and referral sources. Successful candidates must be dynamic, energetic, proven leaders with strong clinical and communication skills, conflict management abilities, positive attitude and strategic capacity to find innovative solutions for service challenges. Candidates must have a BSN, current NC license, CPR certification, five or more years of supervisory experience of nursing staff along with at least two years of active nursing experience. MSN and five or more years of experience in hospice and palliative care is strongly preferred.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assure all clinical services are provided in accordance with all applicable regulations
- Review patient/family referrals and follow-up, as indicated
- Coordinate the determination of appropriateness of referrals
- Coordinate and lead team conferences and other informal conferences that involve interdisciplinary team planning
- Assure 24-hour nursing on-call availability
- Assure nursing services are provided according to the patient plan of care
- Work closely with director of support services to assure continuity of service delivery and patient care
- Assist the volunteer coordinator with training of new volunteers and providing continuing education and support for volunteers
- Assess staffing patterns on an on-going basis and apprise chief executive officer of needs, changes, etc.
- Coordinate the interviewing, hiring, and supervising of all nursing services staff
- Be able to think strategically for the organization as a whole and stay abreast of the organization’s financial status
- Member of senior leadership team
- Coordinate interaction with contracting agencies to facilitate continuity of care and quality of services including appropriate education of contract agency personnel
- Act as senior coordinator of palliative medicine program
- Serve on the safety committee
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Speech and hearing skills necessary for telephone interaction and face to face contact
- Visual acuity to read chart and physician’s orders
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Manual dexterity to establish IV sites, manipulate tubing, and other patient care supplies
- With assistance, ability to lift and support an average of 150 pounds
- Ability to sit as required to perform duties
- Ability to pull/push, and bend frequently
- Ability to squat, kneel, climb, and balance
Caldwell Hospice offers competitive compensation and benefits and a work environment that fosters a spirit of teamwork and support.
Caldwell Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and grants employment opportunity without regard to ethnic group, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or other protected class characteristics.
If you are interested in a fulfilling career apply today!
Full-Time Registered Nurse Floater —Caldwell
Caldwell Hospice is seeking one full-time Registered Nurse Floater to serve patients in home care, hospitals and long-term care facilities and patient care units. Candidates must have a current NC license, CPR certification, two or more years of experience, great communication skills, and a positive attitude.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establish the plan of care with the patient, family and interdisciplinary team
- Assure nursing services are provided according to the patient plan of care
- Continually reassess patient needs, making changes in plan of care as indicated
- Provide patient and family with support and information concerning the disease process, the regimen of treatment process, and alternative methods of care
- Assure medications are administered accurately, on a timely basis and in accordance with physician’s orders
- Conduct admission assessments and on-call assignments, as needed
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Speech and hearing skills necessary for telephone interaction and face to face contact
- Visual acuity to read chart and physician’s orders
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Manual dexterity to establish IV sites, manipulate tubing, and other patient care supplies
- With assistance, ability to lift and support an average of 150 pounds
- Ability to sit as required to perform duties
- Ability to pull/push, and bend frequently
- Ability to squat, kneel, climb, and balance
Caldwell Hospice offers competitive compensation and benefits, and a work environment that fosters a spirit of teamwork and support.
Caldwell Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and grants employment opportunity without regard to ethnic group, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or other protected class characteristics.
If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!
Caldwell Hospice is seeking two full-time Registered Nurses to serve patients in home care, hospitals and long-term care facilities. Candidates must have a current NC license, CPR certification, two or more years of experience, great communication skills, and a positive attitude.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establish the plan of care with the patient, family and interdisciplinary team
- Assure nursing services are provided according to the patient plan of care
- Continually reassess patient needs, making changes in plan of care as indicated
- Provide patient and family with support and information concerning the disease process, the regimen of treatment process, and alternative methods of care
- Assure medications are administered accurately, on a timely basis and in accordance with physician’s orders
- Conduct admission assessments and on-call assignments, as needed
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Speech and hearing skills necessary for telephone interaction and face to face contact
- Visual acuity to read chart and physician’s orders
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Manual dexterity to establish IV sites, manipulate tubing, and other patient care supplies
- With assistance, ability to lift and support an average of 150 pounds
- Ability to sit as required to perform duties
- Ability to pull/push, and bend frequently
- Ability to squat, kneel, climb, and balance
Caldwell Hospice offers competitive compensation and benefits, and a work environment that fosters a spirit of teamwork and support.
Caldwell Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and grants employment opportunity without regard to ethnic group, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or other protected class characteristics.
If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!
Full-Time Registered Nurse/PM PCU—Caldwell
Caldwell Hospice is seeking two full-time Registered Nurses to serve patients in home care, hospitals and long-term care facilities in Ashe, Avery, and Watauga counties. Candidates must have a current NC license, CPR certification, two or more years of experience, great communication skills, and a positive attitude.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establish the plan of care with the patient, family and interdisciplinary team
- Assure nursing services are provided according to the patient plan of care
- Continually reassess patient needs, making changes in plan of care as indicated
- Provide patient and family with support and information concerning the disease process, the regimen of treatment process, and alternative methods of care
- Assure medications are administered accurately, on a timely basis and in accordance with physician’s orders
- Conduct admission assessments and on-call assignments, as needed
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Speech and hearing skills necessary for telephone interaction and face to face contact
- Visual acuity to read chart and physician’s orders
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Manual dexterity to establish IV sites, manipulate tubing, and other patient care supplies
- With assistance, ability to lift and support an average of 150 pounds
- Ability to sit as required to perform duties
- Ability to pull/push, and bend frequently
- Ability to squat, kneel, climb, and balance
Caldwell Hospice offers competitive compensation and benefits, and a work environment that fosters a spirit of teamwork and support.
Caldwell Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and grants employment opportunity without regard to ethnic group, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or other protected class characteristics.
If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!
Caldwell Hospice is seeking a full-time On Call Registered Nurse to serve patients in Caldwell and surrounding counties. Candidates must have a current NC license, CPR certification, two or more years of experience, great communication skills, and a positive attitude.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establish the plan of care with the patient, family and interdisciplinary team
- Assure nursing services are provided according to the patient plan of care
- Continually reassess patient needs, making changes in plan of care as indicated
- Provide patient and family with support and information concerning the disease process, the regimen of treatment process, and alternative methods of care
- Assure medications are administered accurately, on a timely basis and in accordance with physician’s orders
- Conduct admission assessments and on-call assignments, as needed
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Speech and hearing skills necessary for telephone interaction and face to face contact
- Visual acuity to read chart and physician’s orders
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Manual dexterity to establish IV sites, manipulate tubing, and other patient care supplies
- With assistance, ability to lift and support an average of 150 pounds
- Ability to sit as required to perform duties
- Ability to pull/push, and bend frequently
- Ability to squat, kneel, climb, and balance
Caldwell Hospice offers competitive compensation and benefits, a work vehicle, and a work environment that fosters a spirit of teamwork and support. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!
Caldwell Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and grants employment opportunity without regard to ethnic group, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or other protected class characteristics.
Built on a foundation of over 37 years' experience in patient-centered end-of-life care, the High Country team of Caldwell Hospice is the proven choice for the care High Country residents deserve. If you want to improve the quality of life for patients and families in Ashe, Avery and Watauga counties, now is a great time to join our growing team!
Caldwell Hospice is seeking a full-time Nurse Team Leader to provide strong leadership to registered nurses and certified nursing assistants. This position is responsible for daily operations.
Candidates must have a BSN, current NC license as a registered nurse, CPR certification, two or more years of nursing experience, with supervisory experience preferred.
Caldwell Hospice offers competitive compensation and benefits, a work vehicle, and a work environment that fosters a spirit of teamwork and support. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!
Caldwell Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and grants employment opportunity without regard to ethnic group, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or other protected class characteristics.
Caldwell Hospice is seeking one full-time On Call Registered Nurse to serve patients in Ashe, Avery and Watagua counties. Candidates must have a current NC license, CPR certification, two or more years of experience, great communication skills, and a positive attitude.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establish the plan of care with the patient, family and interdisciplinary team
- Assure nursing services are provided according to the patient plan of care
- Continually reassess patient needs, making changes in plan of care as indicated
- Provide patient and family with support and information concerning the disease process, the regimen of treatment process, and alternative methods of care
- Assure medications are administered accurately, on a timely basis and in accordance with physician’s orders
- Conduct admission assessments and on-call assignments, as needed
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Speech and hearing skills necessary for telephone interaction and face to face contact
- Visual acuity to read chart and physician’s orders
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Manual dexterity to establish IV sites, manipulate tubing, and other patient care supplies
- With assistance, ability to lift and support an average of 150 pounds
- Ability to sit as required to perform duties
- Ability to pull/push, and bend frequently
- Ability to squat, kneel, climb, and balance
Caldwell Hospice offers competitive compensation and benefits, a work vehicle, and a work environment that fosters a spirit of teamwork and support. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!
Caldwell Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and grants employment opportunity without regard to ethnic group, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or other protected class characteristics.
Caldwell Hospice is seeking one full-time Certified Nursing Assistant PM Shift on PCU to serve patients in our two patient care units.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
- Must be able to work AM or PM shifts
- Must be able to work up to two weekend shifts per month
REQUIREMENTS:
- Current listing on NC State Registry
- CPR certification
- Great communication skills
- Positive attitude
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide a full range of personal care services
- Assist in the development and implementation of the patient’s plan of care
- Teach, assist and support patients and families
- Provide homemaker services
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Speech and hearing skills necessary for telephone interaction and face to face contact
- Visual acuity to read chart and physician’s orders
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Manual dexterity to manipulate patient care supplies
- With assistance, ability to lift and support an average of 150 pounds
- Ability to sit as required to perform duties
- Ability to pull/push, and bend frequently
- Ability to squat, kneel, climb, and balance
Caldwell Hospice offers competitive wages and benefits and a work environment that fosters a spirit of teamwork and support. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!
Caldwell Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and grants employment opportunity without regard to ethnic group, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or other protected class characteristics.
Caldwell Hospice is seeking one full-time Palliative Care Administrative Assistant to assist our provider team with daily operations including medical documents, credentialing, scheduling and data collection.
Candidates must have a high school diploma; experience in a hospital or medical office setting, medical office assistant training preferred; superb organizational skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, such as Excel and Word; great communication skills and a positive attitude.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Enter palliative care admissions in electronic medical record
- Collect past, current and future medical data on patients
- Maintain palliative care forms
- Assure all forms are completed and scanned in electronic charts
- Coordinate and schedule all new admissions and ongoing visits to palliative care patients and maintain provider calendars
- Responsible for any follow-up telephone contacts requested by palliative care staff
- Assure all palliative care patients are seen per contact frequency guidelines, collecting data and monitoring weekly
- Maintain open communication with physician offices and assure patient records received are scanned promptly into patient’s chart
- Assist with taking palliative care referrals, contacting physician offices, requesting information, complete referral form, entry into electronic medical record
- Discharge and send Progress Note to attending physician
- Assist team leaders in collection of patient information, follow-up phone calls, data and other requested task
- Obtain physician orders
- Obtain prior authorizations
- Communicate referrals to home health and other agencies
- Order DME, as directed
- Enter MD palliative care consults and create a physician billing account/records from portal
- Portal access to both Caldwell UNC Health Care and Watauga Medical Center
- Organize work for volunteers
- ICD-10 coding/help clinical staff with diagnosis and coding for billing
- Rotate front desk minimal staff for holidays
HOSPICE DUTIES:
- Cross-trained for medical records specialist
- Maintain volunteer survey book
- Record/track all hospice deaths/discharges for medical records specialist
- Track/print hospital records for hospice patients ER/inpatient visits
- Send daily email of patients at Caldwell UNC Health Care/active referrals for hospice to clinical liaison
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Visual acuity to read written documentation and computer tasks
- Speech and hearing skills necessary for telephone interaction and face to face contact
- Ability to sit extended periods of time and perform administrative tasks
- Ability to stand, bend and lift an average of 30 pounds
- Manual dexterity with the ability to manipulate office equipment and keyboard for extended periods of time
- Ability to walk, squat, kneel, climb and balance
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have an automobile with required insurance coverage and state driver’s license (if driving is required)
Caldwell Hospice offers competitive wages and benefits and a work environment that fosters a spirit of teamwork and support. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!
Caldwell Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and grants employment opportunity without regard to ethnic group, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or other protected class characteristics.
PRN Registered Nurse—Caldwell
Caldwell Hospice is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse to serve patients in our patient care unit or in patients' homes. Candidates must have a current NC license, CPR certification, two or more years of experience, great communication skills, and a positive attitude.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establish the plan of care with the patient, family and interdisciplinary team
- Assure nursing services are provided according to the patient plan of care
- Continually reassess patient needs, making changes in plan of care as indicated
- Provide patient and family with support and information concerning the disease process, the regimen of treatment process, and alternative methods of care
- Assure medications are administered accurately, on a timely basis and in accordance with physician’s orders
- Conduct admission assessments and on-call assignments, as needed
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Speech and hearing skills necessary for telephone interaction and face to face contact
- Visual acuity to read chart and physician’s orders
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Manual dexterity to establish IV sites, manipulate tubing, and other patient care supplies
- With assistance, ability to lift and support an average of 150 pounds
- Ability to sit as required to perform duties
- Ability to pull/push, and bend frequently
- Ability to squat, kneel, climb, and balance
Caldwell Hospice offers competitive compensation and benefits, a work vehicle, and a work environment that fosters a spirit of teamwork and support. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!
Caldwell Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and grants employment opportunity without regard to ethnic group, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or other protected class characteristics.
PRN Registered Nurse—High Country
Caldwell Hospice is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse to serve patients in Ashe, Avery or Watauge counties. Candidates must have a current NC license, CPR certification, two or more years of experience, great communication skills, and a positive attitude.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establish the plan of care with the patient, family and interdisciplinary team
- Assure nursing services are provided according to the patient plan of care
- Continually reassess patient needs, making changes in plan of care as indicated
- Provide patient and family with support and information concerning the disease process, the regimen of treatment process, and alternative methods of care
- Assure medications are administered accurately, on a timely basis and in accordance with physician’s orders
- Conduct admission assessments and on-call assignments, as needed
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Speech and hearing skills necessary for telephone interaction and face to face contact
- Visual acuity to read chart and physician’s orders
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Manual dexterity to establish IV sites, manipulate tubing, and other patient care supplies
- With assistance, ability to lift and support an average of 150 pounds
- Ability to sit as required to perform duties
- Ability to pull/push, and bend frequently
- Ability to squat, kneel, climb, and balance
Caldwell Hospice offers competitive compensation and benefits, and a work environment that fosters a spirit of teamwork and support. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!
Caldwell Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and grants employment opportunity without regard to ethnic group, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or other protected class characteristics.
PRN Certified Nursing Assistant—Caldwell
Caldwell Hospice is seeking a PRN Certified Nursing Assistant to serve patients in our patient care units or in patients' homes. Candidates must have a current NC license, CPR certification, two or more years of experience, great communication skills, and a positive attitude.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
- Must be able to work AM or PM shifts
- Must be able to work up to two weekend shifts per month
REQUIREMENTS:
- Current listing on NC State Registry
- CPR certification
- Great communication skills
- Positive attitude
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide a full range of personal care services
- Assist in the development and implementation of the patient’s plan of care
- Teach, assist and support patients and families
- Provide homemaker services
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Speech and hearing skills necessary for telephone interaction and face to face contact
- Visual acuity to read chart and physician’s orders
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Manual dexterity to manipulate patient care supplies
- With assistance, ability to lift and support an average of 150 pounds
- Ability to sit as required to perform duties
- Ability to pull/push, and bend frequently
- Ability to squat, kneel, climb, and balance
Caldwell Hospice offers competitive compensation and benefits, and a work environment that fosters a spirit of teamwork and support. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!
Caldwell Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and grants employment opportunity without regard to ethnic group, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or other protected class characteristics.
PRN Certified Nursing Assistant—High Country
Caldwell Hospice is seeking a PRN Certified Nursing Assistant to serve patients in Ashe, Avery, and Watauga counties. Candidates must have a current NC license, CPR certification, two or more years of experience, great communication skills, and a positive attitude.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
- Must be able to work AM or PM shifts
- Must be able to work up to two weekend shifts per month
REQUIREMENTS:
- Current listing on NC State Registry
- CPR certification
- Great communication skills
- Positive attitude
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide a full range of personal care services
- Assist in the development and implementation of the patient’s plan of care
- Teach, assist and support patients and families
- Provide homemaker services
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Speech and hearing skills necessary for telephone interaction and face to face contact
- Visual acuity to read chart and physician’s orders
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Manual dexterity to manipulate patient care supplies
- With assistance, ability to lift and support an average of 150 pounds
- Ability to sit as required to perform duties
- Ability to pull/push, and bend frequently
- Ability to squat, kneel, climb, and balance
Caldwell Hospice offers competitive compensation and benefits, and a work environment that fosters a spirit of teamwork and support. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!
Caldwell Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and grants employment opportunity without regard to ethnic group, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or other protected class characteristics.
Caldwell Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and grants employment opportunity without regard to ethnic group, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or other protected class characteristics.
Resumes can be emailed to: careers@caldwellhospice.org
Mailed to:
Human Resources
CHPC, 902 Kirkwood St., NW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Why I Joined the Team
When people learn that I work at Caldwell Hospice, they assume I'm a nurse or social worker...but the work we do in business services is just as important. I enjoy making sure everything runs smoothly with insurance companies and billing...so that our clinical staff, patients and families don't have to worry about that. They can concentrate on what's really important to them.
Judy Mautino
Business Services
Caldwell Hospice team member since 2003.
I am a Caldwell Hospice team member because I see the difference it makes for our patients—a higher quality of life and a peace for the patients as well as the family...and that makes a difference in me too.
Chuck Crisp, RN
Intake/Admissions Team Leader
Caldwell Hospice team member since 2011.
We take great pride and care in creating a calm and peaceful environment in both our patient care units. Making sure that patients and families are comfortable when they're here may seem like a small thing, but when you're facing a difficult time those small things can really make a difference.
Martha Bowman
Housekeeping
Caldwell Hospice team member since 2017.
My life is enriched by what we do because I see the difference it makes in the lives of our patients and their families. Hospice care extends beyond just the treatment of physical symptoms. We also consider the emotional, social and practical needs of patients and families...and provide care that is tailored and personal for each person.
Jenni Patterson, BSW
Medical Social Worker
Caldwell Hospice team member since 2005.