Admissions Nurse

Compass Regional Hospice; Centreville (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Gym membership

5 weeks of PTO

Job summary

Compass Regional Hospice seeks an Admissions Nurse to perform skilled nursing assessments, educate families on hospice benefits and enroll patients into hospice services. The role may also involve acting as a visiting nurse or case manager as needed.

Responsibilities include coordinating with physicians and staff, documenting admissions, and maintaining care plans across pediatric and adult patient populations. Full-time with on-call rotation and ongoing professional development are provided.

Qualifications

• RN degree from an accredited college or university.
• Current Maryland RN license to practice.
• 1–2 years’ hospice experience preferred.
• Skilled in nursing practice.
• Ability to cope with family emotional stress.
• HPCC certification within 24 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Provide education to patients and families about hospice benefits, end-of-life care and symptom management.
• Initiate communication with physicians and staff to coordinate care and resources for patient/family.
• Enroll patients into hospice services in a timely manner.
• Perform physical assessment and plan of care for both pediatric and adult patients.
• Maintain regular communication with the Director of Clinical Services to review daily schedule.
• Meet regularly with hospice nursing staff to discuss caseloads and professional development.
• Attend patient conferences for discussion and evaluation of issues from caseloads.

Skills

Nursing skills

Emotional resilience

Education

RN degree in nursing

Maryland RN license

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

At Compass, we believe that working in this industry is more than just a job—it is a calling. We understand that it is not a path chosen by everyone, but for those who feel drawn to this work, we warmly invite you to explore this and other opportunities available within our organization.

Accepting a position with Compass means stepping into a role that extends far beyond the responsibilities of any single individual. Our team structure is intentionally designed to foster support and collaboration among all members. This approach allows us to dedicate our energies to what truly matters: delivering outstanding care to our patients and their families during one of life's most significant moments.

Admissions Nurse

Summary of Responsibilities

The Admissions Nurse works under the general direction of the Director of Clinical Services and the attending physician in the provision of skilled nursing assessment, planning and care to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families. The Admissions Nurse is responsible for educating patients/families on the hospice benefit, enrolling patients into hospice services, identifying patient/family needs, communication with the assigned case manager and timely documentation of all admission paperwork. The Admissions Nurse may also function as a visiting nurse or case manager.

Reports to: Director of Clinical Services

RESPONSIBILITIES & FUNCTIONS:

• Provide education to patients and families specific to the hospice benefit, end of life care and symptom management.
• Initiate communication with attending physicians, other hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family.
• Enroll patients into hospice services in timely manner.
• Perform physical assessment and initiate the patient’s plan of care for patient populations to include pediatric and adult.
• Maintain regular communication with the Director of Clinical Services to review daily schedule.
• Obtain data on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status and incorporate data into the plan of care.
• Seek input from other team members regarding the patient’s plan of care to obtain additional knowledge and support.
• Meet regularly with hospice nursing staff to review problems or unique issues from caseloads, share professional support, and exchange feedback aimed toward enhancing professional growth.
• Attend patient conferences and facilitate discussion of issues from caseload for full staff discussion, consultation, and evaluation.
• Inform the Director of Clinical Services of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.
• Respond to patients/families of other hospice nurses during on-call times, or as requested by the Director of Clinical Services to meet patient/family needs during the absence of other hospice nurses.
• Provide appropriate support at time of death and period of bereavement.
• Take responsibility and accountability for own nursing practice, continuing education, and professional development.

General Duties

• Participate in Compass orientation and in-service training programs for professional staff.
• Participate in agency and community programs as requested to promote professional growth and understanding of hospice care.
• Demonstrate familiarity with policy & procedures of the agency and rules and regulations of State and Federal bodies which aid in determining policy & procedures.
• Maintains the confidentiality of employees, patient/client, and agency information at all times.
• Accepts and performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• RN degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Possession of a current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in the State of Maryland.
• 1-2 years’ experience working in Hospice, preferred.
• Skilled in nursing practice.
• Ability to cope with family emotional stress.
• Must complete Hospice and Palliative Care Certification (HPCC) within 24 monthsof hire date.

Physical Qualifications

• Possesses physical ability to perform job-related duties which may require lifting, standing, bending, transferring, stooping, stretching, walking, pushing, partial or complete assistance with activities of daily living without assistance from another health care worker or significant other.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with individuals and families in end-of-life situations.
• Must be able to hear to process directions and requests from doctors, employees, patients, and other individuals.
• Must be able to use a computer and other office equipment to document patient information.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to drive to visit patients.

Work Scheduling

• Full-time Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm
• Rotating 24/7 on-call schedule, providing symptom management and/or emotional support to patients and their families.

FLSA Status

This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Compass strives to provide employees with the most competitive benefits package in the industry. Our employees are our greatest resource, and we take pride in being able to offer comprehensive and affordable benefits to our employees and their families.

Full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week are eligible for the following coverage, beginning the first of the month following 30 days from the date of hire.

• Medical Insurance (CareFirst) – Compass pays 85% of employee’s coverage and 50% of spousal and dependent coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance (CareFirst)
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Will Prep Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Compass offers a 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 4%
• Gym membership (discounted)
• 7 paid holidays
• 5 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) beginning the first year(Available to full-time staff working 32 hours or more per week)