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
Full-Time Registered Nurse —Caldwell (2 positions available)
XXCaldwell 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 —High Country
Caldwell Hospice is seeking one full-time Registered Nurse 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, a work vehicle, 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!
Part-Time On Call Registered Nurse—Caldwell
Caldwell Hospice is seeking one part-time On Call Registered Nurse to serve patients in home care, hospitals and long-term care facilities (Monday through Thursday, 4:30 to 9:30pm). 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.
Full-Time On Call Registered Nurse—High Country ( 2 positions available)
Caldwell Hospice is seeking two 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.
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.
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 Certified Nursing Assistant Floater to serve patients in our two patient care units and home care.
- 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.
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 seeking a Finance and Account Information Specialist. Candidates must have a high school diploma. Two years of college is preferred with an associate degree in secretarial science or computer technology. Must have great communication skills, and a positive attitude.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
- Excellent computer skills, including Excel and Word required
- Proven performance in meeting deadlines with a high rate of accuracy
- Proven accuracy with data entry input
- Excellent telephone skills
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Adhere to strict confidentiality
- Complete employee time record accurately on a timely basis
- Complete annual TB screening
- Document information on patient bills, including patient number, level of care, payor source, diagnosis, team to process for payment
- Research CPT codes, Medicare allowable, diagnosis codes on patient bills
- Distribute patient bills to appropriate team leader, prepare spreadsheet for payment
- Enter consulting physician charges into Medicare System for payment
- Work with patient bill follow up with hospitals and other providers when they have questions about claim status
- Assist with statistical reports, as requested
- Assist with verifying and coding patient bills and maintain up-to-date records on all claims
- Look up referrals/admissions in Medicare common working file for Medicare eligibility and report as needed
- Maintain long-term care facility spreadsheet and send out to required staff monthly
- Ensure all private insurance claims are filed timely and payments received
- Get prior authorization for patients with private insurance and serve as primary contact
- Provide backup coverage for accounts receivable
- Collect and verify required pharmacy data for Medicare claims from pharmacies, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities; format and upload into Suncoast for monthly billing
- Provide telephone backup as scheduled
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 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!
As Needed Dietary Staff—Caldwell
Caldwell Hospice is seeking an as needed Dietary staff to serve patients and families Sunday through Saturday from 6:30am to 6:00 pm in our patient care units. Candidates must have a high school diploma, dietary experience, great communication skills, and a positive attitude. Caldwell Hospice offers competitive compensation and a work environment that fosters a spirit of teamwork and support.
Position duties include but are not limited to:
- Complete employee time record accurately on a timely basis
- Complete annual TB screening
- Assure all license, certifications, continuing education information and any other required documentation are submitted to human resources and kept current
- Work with supervisor to coordinate and plan patient menus
- Provide Hospice staff with patient menu options weekly
- Prepare patient meals according to menu, patient dietary preferences, and in compliance with special diets
- Check and record temperature of refrigerators and freezers in dietary
- Check pH of dish sanitizer daily and complete required documentation
- Wash utensils and dishes used in food preparation after each meal
- Order, receive and inspect food service deliveries to ensure quality and accuracy
- Maintain stock room to ensure stock rotation
- Plan, coordinate, and prepare meals for events
- Clean kitchen daily following proper sanitary procedures
- Visual acuity to read written documentation and computer tasks
- Speech and hearing skills necessary for telephone interaction and face to face contact
- Ability to stand, bend and lift an average of 30 pounds
- Ability to walk, squat, kneel, climb and balance
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.
Full-Time Nurse Practitioner—High Country
Caldwell Hospice seeks a full-time nurse practitioner to serve hospice and palliative care patients in Ashe, Avery and Watauga counties. Candidate must have a current NC NP license, minimum of two years’ experience; hospice and palliative care experience strongly preferred.
Some duties include:
- Provide consultation in palliative care, symptom management and supportive care
- Demonstrate knowledge of advanced care planning and ability to educate patient and family
- Facilitate clarification of patient and family goals of care
- Facilitate access to appropriate support models of care
- Consult with the attending health care provider and interdisciplinary team to establish plans of care, maintaining communication throughout patient’s admission
- Provide palliative education to staff and community
- Provide consultation regarding need for hospice care
- Make frequent and ongoing contacts with all area hospitals, rest homes, skilled nursing facilities and key community health care providers regarding palliative care
- Attend facility discharge planning meetings as appropriate
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 seeks a full-time physician to serve hospice and palliative care patients in all of our service areas including Caldwell, Catawba, Wilkes, Alexander, Burke, Ashe, Avery and Watauga counties. Candidate must have a current physicians license, minimum of two years’ experience; hospice and palliative care experience strongly preferred.
Some duties include:
- Serve as medical consultant to the board of directors, the chief executive officer and the director of nursing services in the implementation of the clinical program reflecting Hospice philosophy, mission, principles of practice and goals
- Serve as a consultant to Hospice staff and volunteers regarding clinical care issues
- Serve as liaison to attending physicians for consultation on medical management and resolution of conflicts over appropriate care to be prescribed and delivered under the professional and financial responsibility of the hospice program
- Participate with the director of nursing services or designee in determining initial and ongoing patient medical eligibility for patient care unit and home care program
- Perform hospital consults at Caldwell Memorial, Watauga Medical Center, Cannon Memorial and Ashe Memorial
- Perform home hospice consults in High Country and Caldwell
- Provide direct physician services to patients in the patient care unit and procedures
- Rotate 24-hour call of physician services and complete all on call duties
- Be available to make house calls as determined necessary by primary team
- Make and document all face to face visits for High Country hospice patients
- Complete Primary Plan of Care for assigned patients
- Complete death certificates as appropriate
- Complete initial certification and recertification of patient’s terminal condition in a timely manner to meet the Hospice Medicare Conditions of Participation
- Supervise and back up
- Assure all license, certifications, continuing education information and any other required documentation are submitted to human resources and kept current
- Maintain up-to-date documentation required and specified in Hospice policy and procedure
- Complete physician log on a timely basis and submit to supervisor
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.