Hospice Admissions RN – Make a Difference at Home

Amedisys, Inc.; Pembroke (NC); On-site; USD 84,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Mileage reimbursement

Fleet vehicle program (restrictions)

Job summary

Amedisys, Inc. is seeking an Admissions Registered Nurse to coordinate hospice admissions and perform initial assessments at the patient’s home.

You will develop the initial plan of care with the physician and interdisciplinary team, and provide needed instructions to patients and caregivers for symptom control. The role emphasizes liaison work across disciplines, accurate documentation, on-call coverage, and ongoing patient support in a home-health setting.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Amedisys, Inc. is seeking an Admissions Registered Nurse to coordinate hospice admissions and perform initial assessments at the patient’s home.

You will develop the initial plan of care with the physician and interdisciplinary team, and provide needed instructions to patients and caregivers for symptom control. The role emphasizes liaison work across disciplines, accurate documentation, on-call coverage, and ongoing patient support in a home-health setting.