Hospice Admissions RN — Flexible Afternoons, $92k+

Amedisys, Inc.; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 92,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans

Paid time off

Wellness rewards

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Beacon Hospice, a part of Amedisys, is seeking a dedicated Admissions Registered Nurse to coordinate hospice admissions and develop the initial care plan with the medical team. The role supports patients and families in a home hospice setting with flexible afternoon/evening shifts (11-7 or 12-8).

The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. As an RN with at least one year of clinical experience and an active RN license, you will communicate changes in patient condition to the

Qualifications

• One year of clinical RN experience.
• Current RN license, state CT or applicable state.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates admissions of hospice patients with skilled assessments of initial physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs.
• Coordinates 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.
• Acts as a liaison between disciplines and facilities during the admission process.
• Develops, prepares and communicates plans as part of the admission process.
• Communicates significant findings, problems, changes in condition or environment to the clinical manager/physician and other hospice care team; reports changes in patient condition and obtains orders as required.
• Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Registered Nurse license (RN)

CPR certification

Job description

Beacon Hospice, a part of Amedisys, is seeking a dedicated Admissions Registered Nurse to coordinate hospice admissions and develop the initial care plan with the medical team. The role supports patients and families in a home hospice setting with flexible afternoon/evening shifts (11-7 or 12-8).

The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. As an RN with at least one year of clinical experience and an active RN license, you will communicate changes in patient condition to the