Hospice - Admissions Nurse

JSSA; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

403(b) plan with match

Work-life balance

Professional development

Job summary

JSSA's Hospice team in Montgomery County, Maryland is seeking a dedicated Admissions nurse for a full-time role serving patients and families with compassionate end-of-life care. You will assess needs, obtain informed consents, and coordinate care plans with physicians, families, and referral sources.

The position requires an active Maryland RN license and at least 3 years of acute care or hospice experience; strong communication and organizational skills are essential, with a 4-day, 10-hour

Qualifications

• An active RN license to practice in State of Maryland, CHPN certification preferred, and a minimum of 3 years of acute care and/or hospice experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide meaningful care to communicate with the terminally ill.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills; attention to detail; strong organization skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications and EMR systems. Familiarity with Netsmart/My-Unity or Homecare Homebase a plus.
• A valid driver's license and reliable, independent transportation to provide care to hospice patients throughout Montgomery County.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial assessment of patients' needs.
• Obtain fully informed consents before admitting patients to the hospice program.
• Serve as a clinicalresource for referral sources to patients/family members.
• Facilitate end of life conversations and decision-making with the family or caregiver.
• Prepare and discuss with physician an initial plan of care for patients.
• Deliver quality hospice and palliative care services to patients in their place of residence.
• Represent our agency well when communicating with patients, families, and physicians.
• Schedule will be 4 days a week 10 hour days from 8:30pm-7pm.

Skills

Acute/hospice care experience

Strong communication skills

Customer service orientation

Organization and detail-oriented

Proficiency with Office 365

Education

RN license in MD

Tools

EMR systems

Netsmart/My-Unity

Homecare Homebase

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Our Hospice team has an immediate opening for a full time Admissions nurse to work for one of the top Hospice programs in Montgomery county providing patients and their families with exceptional end-of-life care that supports dignity and comfort for individuals, peace of mind to families, and honors cultural traditions and customs.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Perform initial assessment of patients' needs
• Obtain fully informed consents before admitting patients to the hospice program
• Serve as a clinicalresource for referral sources to patients/family members
• Facilitate end of life conversations and decision-making with the family or caregiver.
• Prepare and discuss with physician an initial plan of care for patients
• Deliver quality hospice and palliative care services to patients in their place of residence
• Represent our agency well when communicating with patients, families, and physicians.
• Schedule will be 4 days a week 10 hour days from 8:30pm-7pm.

Position Qualifications:

• An active RN license to practice in State of Maryland, CHPN certification preferred, and a minimum of 3 years of acute care and/or hospice experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide meaningful care to communicate with the terminally ill.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills; attention to detail; strong organization skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications and EMR systems. Familiarity with Netsmart/My-Unity or Homecare Homebase a plus.
• A valid driver's license and reliable, independent transportation to provide care to hospice patients throughout Montgomery County.

We offer:

• Salary starts at $90,000.
• Medical/dental/vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with match
• Work-life balance and collaborative team environment
• Many opportunities for personal and professional development
• and more...