Hospice Admissions RN: In-Home Care & On-Call Travel

Jobtome; Washington (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution with company match

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group seeks an experienced Hospice Admissions RN to guide patients and families through admission, assessing physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs to establish an individualized plan of care. You will collaborate with physicians, facilities, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate services and provide skilled interventions.

You will coordinate initial plans, document progress, and communicate changes to the care team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinates admissions of hospice patients by assessing initial physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs.
• Coordinates establishment of 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 the admission process.
• Maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy and timely documentation.
• Communicates significant findings and changes in condition to the clinical manager/physician and team; obtains orders as needed.
• Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients and families.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Travel willingness

EMR proficiency

Education

RN license active

CPR certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

UnitedHealth Group seeks an experienced Hospice Admissions RN to guide patients and families through admission, assessing physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs to establish an individualized plan of care. You will collaborate with physicians, facilities, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate services and provide skilled interventions.

You will coordinate initial plans, document progress, and communicate changes to the care team.