Admissions RN

Montgomery Hospice, Inc.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Montgomery Hospice, Inc. in Maryland is seeking an Admissions Registered Nurse to assess patients and families requesting admission.

The RN will provide a comprehensive assessment during visits and initiate the plan of care, working across Montgomery and Prince George's counties. The role requires a Maryland nursing license (CHPN preferred), BSN preferred, and at least two years of hospice or critical care experience.

Qualifications

• Current Maryland Nursing License required; CHPN preferred.
• BSN preferred; graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Two years of recent clinical experience, hospice or critical care preferred.
• Previous hospice or home care experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assesses patients and family needs for admission.
• Identifies medical equipment and supplies to support comfort at home.
• Initiates referrals for nutrition, PT, OT, and speech therapy as needed.
• Educates caregivers on safety and emergency preparedness; communicates with physicians.

Skills

Nursing

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Care planning

Education

Maryland Nursing License

BSN preferred

CHPN preferred

Job description

Are you looking for a meaningful career working alongside a high caliber healthcare team? Join MONTGOMERY HOSPICE INC. and make a difference in the lives of people living with a serious illness. Our team brings expert care and compassion to the bedside every day. Montgomery Hospice, Inc., one of the nation’s first independent, non-profit hospice providers, has served as a regional center of excellence for hospice and palliative care since 1981, and has deep roots in our community. Montgomery Hospice, Inc. operates Montgomery Hospice & Prince George’s Hospice, Casey House, Montgomery Kids, and Palliative Medicine Consultants of Greater Washington. Our organization serves residents of Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. Our interdisciplinary team members are dedicated to our mission of “gentling the journey through serious illness and loss with skill and compassion” for our patients and their families and live out our values of clinical excellence, compassion, inclusion, stewardship, and innovation. Our organization promotes a culture of respect and belonging, and values and supports work-life harmony. Montgomery Hospice, Inc. offers competitive salaries and benefits, professional development opportunities, and fulfilling work.

• Category: Clinical Admissions
• Type: Company Employee
• Status: FullTime
• Schedule: FullTime, 4 shifts/week and one weekend/month
• Travel Required: Montgomery Hospice & Prince George’s Counties
• Wage Range: FullTime:$80,000/Yr$100,000/Yr or OnCall: $10/Hr, $300/visit
• Benefits Eligible: Yes

To review benefits, please visit our website: https://montgomeryhospice.org/about-us/careers/

Position Summary

Responsible for assessing patients and families who request admission to Montgomery Hospice. During assigned visits, the Admissions RN provides a comprehensive assessment of patients to be admitted and initiates the plan of care and functions in other nursing capacities as needed. Must be willing to work in both Montgomery and Prince George's counties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current state of Maryland Nursing License. CHPN preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program. B.S.N preferred.
• Two years of recent clinical experience, preferably with hospice and or critical care.
• Previous hospice or home experience strongly preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Accurately assesses patients and family needs.
• Identifies and recommends medical equipment and supplies that will assist in maintaining patient’s comfort and caregivers’ ability to provide care.
• Identifies the need for additional services, including nutritional assessment, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy and initiates appropriate referrals.
• Assesses need for and educates caregivers on safety and emergency preparedness, including safe use of medical equipment.
• Conveys physician’s requests to appropriate staff on appropriate forms.

EEO Statement: Montgomery and Prince George's County Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on job related qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, Maryland, Montgomery County, or Prince George’s County law