Hospice Admissions RN — Travel and Home Care

Jobtome; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Hospice Admissions RN to guide patients and families through the admission process and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team. You will assess physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs to establish an individualized plan of care, collaborating with physicians, facilities, and staff to ensure comprehensive, compassionate service.

This role requires an active RN license, 2+ years of clinical RN experience in acute care, CPR

Qualifications

• Current RN license valid for the state you work.
• 2+ years of RN experience in acute care.
• 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.
• Establishes the initial plan of care with the attending physician, medical director and the interdisciplinary team.
• Provides skilled interventions to ensure symptom control and patient comfort under physician direction.
• Functions as a liaison between disciplines and facilities during the admission process.
• Maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy and timely documentation.
• Communicates significant findings to the clinical manager/physician and obtains orders as required.
• Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Multitasking

Travel readiness

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Hospice Admissions RN to guide patients and families through the admission process and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team. You will assess physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs to establish an individualized plan of care, collaborating with physicians, facilities, and staff to ensure comprehensive, compassionate service.

This role requires an active RN license, 2+ years of clinical RN experience in acute care, CPR