Hospice Admissions RN: Coordinate Care & Comfort

Optum; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Hospice Admissions RN to guide patients and families through the admission process, assessing physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs and helping establish an individualized plan of care. You will collaborate with physicians, facilities, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate services and education.

The role requires an active RN license in the applicable state(s), CPR certification, and 2+ years of clinical RN experience in acute

Qualifications

• Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Current CPR certification.
• 2+ years of clinical RN experience in acute healthcare setting(s).
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.

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

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

2+ years RN experience

Valid driver’s license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Hospice Admissions RN to guide patients and families through the admission process, assessing physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs and helping establish an individualized plan of care. You will collaborate with physicians, facilities, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate services and education.

The role requires an active RN license in the applicable state(s), CPR certification, and 2+ years of clinical RN experience in acute