An act of love at the end of life — the AMOREM mission.
As one of the largest nonprofit hospice and palliative care organizations in western North Carolina, AMOREM helps patients and families find comfort and meaning during one of life’s most vulnerable times.
“We are here to transform the experience of serious illness and end of life through innovative and compassionate care tailored to each individual and we are present with patients and families through every step of their journey,” said Molly Fitzgerald, marketing specialist for the nonprofit.
AMOREM, Latin for “act of love,” was created from the merger of two community organizations, Burke Hospice and Palliative Care and Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care. The newly formed organization offers a host of life-affirming services such as veterans programs, counseling and community grief support and education. Care is provided to anyone in need, regardless of one’s ability to pay.
Fitzgerald said AMOREM is currently hiring registered nurses, certified nursing assistants and licensed practical nurses to play a key role in transforming the way that people experience serious illnesses and end of life.
For Amber Smith, registered nurse care coordinator, her act of love is “kindness.” If you have a kind heart and enjoy a team approach to care, AMOREM is the place for you.
“This is a different type of nursing,” said Kelley Chapman, registered nurse care coordinator at AMOREM. “I spent my whole nursing career making patients better and, in this job, you are spending all of your time making patients comfortable and preparing them for end of life. It is so rewarding being able to be there for patients and families during such vulnerable times and moments, and it just makes my job and my profession as a nurse more meaningful and worthwhile.”
For nurses considering hospice and palliative care as a profession, Fitzgerald said the onboarding process is relatively simple. New hires spend time learning the AMOREM electronic medical record, clinical training with a lead nurse and participating in ride-alongs with other nurses before being assigned to their own patients.
“Our nurses are making a very significant connection with patients that is a powerful component to the end-of-life journey,” Fitzgerald said. “Knowing that they are helping people die comfortably and with dignity is extremely important.”
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