Admissions RN

Bristol Hospice; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO and Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

HSA & 401(k)

Mileage Reimbursement

Advanced training programs

Passionate company culture

Job summary

Bristol Hospice is seeking a Registered Nurse for their North Charleston location. The role focuses on community education about hospice services and involves coordinating care admissions. Candidates must have a valid RN license and preferably a year of nursing experience.

The position requires flexible hours and the ability to respond to referrals quickly. Join a team committed to providing the highest quality of hospice care while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a current RN license in the state.
• Minimum one year of experience as a professional nurse or a relevant bachelor's degree.
• Ability to travel 20% of the time, often with little notice.
• Willingness to maintain knowledge of information systems and software.

Responsibilities

• Relate information to team members to promote hospice access.
• Assess and meet community educational needs related to hospice.
• Monitor community perceptions of Bristol Hospice as a high-quality provider.
• Facilitate communication with agencies and referral sources.
• Complete hospice consults, evaluations, and admissions.
• Coordinate with leadership for care continuity.

Skills

Ability to read instructions

Understanding of hospice philosophy

Ability to work autonomously

Effective communication

Strong organizational skills

Flexible work hours

Empathy for needs of the ill

Education

Current RN license

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Job Details

Location: Bristol Hospice Charleston, SC - North Charleston, SC 29406
Position Type: FT
Salary: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 (annual)
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 11 AM – 7 PM
Your Service Area: Tri‑county Area – Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester Counties.

Responsibilities

• Relate information to the DPCS, ED, and Community Education Director of initiatives that promote hospice access in the community.
• Ensure the educational needs of the community related to hospice care and services are assessed and met on an ongoing basis.
• Establish and monitor community, customer, payer, and patient perceptions of Bristol Hospice as a high‑quality provider.
• Facilitate communication with agencies and referral sources as needed to promote the continuum of care.
• Maintain comprehensive working knowledge in the field of hospice educational resources and share information with appropriate organizational personnel.
• Facilitate the hospice referral process.
• Serve as a resource to review and consult available patient information related to the case to determine hospice care needs and criteria.
• Coordinate and communicate with hospice agency leadership and referral sources to promote care coordination and a timely admission process.
• Complete hospice consults/evaluations and admissions.
• Ensure coordination and communication with referral sources and hospice agency leadership.
• Complete initial assessments of patients and families to determine hospice needs.
• Facilitate and complete admissions as indicated.
• Provide a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illnesses of referrals.
• Work with the intake department to serve as liaison between facility, physicians, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, community, and hospice programs with coordination of referrals/admission process and services.
• Coordinate with the ED and DPCS regarding the need for planning, implementation, and evaluation of in‑service and continuing education programs.
• May be required to actively participate in the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) process, as directed by ED or DPCS.
• May be required to function as an RN Case Manager and maintain an assigned patient case load as determined by the ED or the DPCS.
• Provide professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process.
• Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
• May be required to participate in IDT meetings and work with the IDT to determine the patient/family plan of care, as needed.
• Provide patient/family education related to the patient/family plan of care.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have a current RN license in the state.
• Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a professional nurse within the last three (3) years or have a bachelor’s degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League of Nursing.
• Must be able to travel 20% of the time, often without notice.
• Must be flexible in work hours.
• Must possess the willingness to maintain comprehensive working knowledge regarding information systems and applicable software programs.

Ideal Candidate Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to read and follow written instructions.
• Understanding of hospice philosophy and comfort providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
• Ability to work autonomously with little direct supervision.
• Demonstrate tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Understanding of plan of care documentation.
• Flexible in work hours to ensure patients receive care as scheduled.
• Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail, and impaired.
• Comfortable addressing issues of death/dying.
• Calm demeanor when entering the patient’s home.

Perks

• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more
• HSA & 401(k) available
• Mileage Reimbursement for applicable positions
• Advanced training programs
• Passionate company culture committed to the highest standard of care in the hospice industry

EEOC Statement

Bristol Hospice is an equal‑opportunity employer. Our success depends upon our ability to create and maintain a diverse and supportive work environment where individuality is promoted. Bristol puts high priority on the worth of every person. We do not base our hiring decisions on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.