REGIONAL HOSPICE ADMISSIONS NURSE - RN

Liberty Health and Rehab; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospice care provider in North Carolina is seeking a Regional Hospice Admissions Nurse (RN) to evaluate and admit patients according to Medicare guidelines. This full-time position requires strong communication and organizational skills along with current RN licensure and one year of clinical nursing experience. The selected candidate will develop individual care plans and coordinate necessary patient services while traveling regionally to provide home-based care. Join a team focused on delivering compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in North Carolina with one year of clinical nursing experience.
• Ability to provide effective health care services in a home setting.
• Ability to travel regionally as required.
• Strong communication, organization and time-management skills.
• CPR certification required.
• Proficient with Windows, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and admit patients according to LCD Guidelines.
• Initiate and develop an individualized plan of care.
• Coordinate patient care services as necessary.
• Document comprehensive assessments at point of care.
• Remain flexible with schedule and participate in on-call rotation.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organization

Time management

Documentation

Time management

Communication

Education

Nursing degree from an approved school

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Liberty Hospice, we understand the unique needs of our patients and families facing terminal illness. That is why Liberty Hospice provides our hospice patients with state-of-the-art care and pain management services, delivered by our specially trained staff with emphasis on strength, dignity and compassion.

We are currently seeking an experienced:

REGIONAL HOSPICE ADMISSIONS NURSE - RN

Full Time

(Mon-Fri, 10a- 7p)

Job Summary

• Evaluate and admit patients as assigned according to the Local Coverage Determinations (LCD) Guidelines provided by the branch's Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC).
• Initiate and develop an individualized plan of care for each patient.
• Coordinate patient care services as necessary.
• Documents comprehensive assessment at point of care.
• Works schedule according to the Human Resource Action Form, participates in an on-call rotation, attends and participates in monthly staff meetings.

Job Requirements

• Requires current RN licensure within the state of branch location with one year of clinical nursing experience. Successfully completed nursing education from an approved school of nursing.
• Must be able to provide effective health care services to patients in their home setting through patient evaluation, care, planning, and coordination — to include thorough, accurate, and complete documentation of the initial patient visit.
• Must accept regional travel and working conditions as assigned.
• Must be able to work independently and possess strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Must be able to use a personal computer and have a working knowledge of a variety of computer applications including Windows, Word, Excel, etc. CPR certification required.
• Minimum of twelve hours continuing education annually.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Visit www.libertycareers.com for more information.

Background checks/drug-free workplace.

EOE.