Hospice Admissions RN

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; Franklinton (NC); On-site; USD 84,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $84,000–$86,000 with mileage

Benefits start 1st of month after hire

401(k) with company match

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking a Hospice Admissions RN to coordinate admissions for hospice patients, assess needs, and work with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to plan initial care. This on-site role serves patients in the home environment.

You will establish initial care plans, provide symptom management guidance, and perform on-call duties while maintaining documentation in accordance with policy. A valid RN license, 1 year of RN experience, and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Current RN license, state(s) you are assigned to work.
• One year of clinical RN experience.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates admissions of hospice patients by assessing initial physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs.
• Coordinates the initial plan of care with attending physician and interdisciplinary team.
• Provides skilled interventions and instructions to patient and caregivers for symptom control and comfort.
• Acts as liaison between disciplines and facilities during admissions.
• Maintains individualized patient care progress records and submits accurate documentation.

Education

RN license

Job description

Hospice Admissions RN

Make a difference every day as an Amedisys admissions registered nurse

Join Amedisys – one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S. – where flexibility, purpose and growth come together to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home.

Overview

Hospice Admissions RN

Make a difference every day as an Amedisys admissions registered nurse

Join Amedisys – one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S. – where flexibility, purpose and growth come together to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home.

Attractive pay

• $84,000 - $86,000 Salary + mileage
• Benefits 1st of month after hire

Hiring 3

• Durham/Roxboro Case Manager
• Wake/Franklin Case Manager
• Admission Nurse

What's In It For You

• Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities-use for spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
• Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.
• And more.
• Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.
• Participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates admissions of hospice patients by making skilled assessments of patients initial physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs.
• Coordinates the establishment of the initial plan of care with the attending physician, medical director and the interdisciplinary team.
• Provides skilled interventions and instructions to patient and caregivers to provide optimum symptom control and patient comfort under the direction of physician.
• Functions as a liaison between disciplines and facilities during the admission process.
• Develops, prepares and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to policies. Submits accurate documentation per care center policy. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
• Communicates significant findings, problems, changes in condition or environment to the clinical manager/physician and other members of the hospice care team. Communicates with the physician regarding the patients' needs and reports changes in the patient's condition; obtains physician orders as required.
• Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• One year of clinical RN experience.
• Current CPR certification.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.