Registered Nurse RN Hospice Admissions

1057 AdventHealth Home Health and Hospice Inc; United States; On-site; USD 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-b Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Job summary

AdventHealth Home Health and Hospice seeks an experienced RN to provide hospice care in patients' homes in the Altamonte Springs area. You will assess needs, coordinate referrals, and document in the EMR to ensure seamless care.

Responsibilities include traveling to patient locations, collaborating with hospital staff, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while delivering compassionate, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong communication and clinical nursing skills.
• Experience with electronic medical records and documentation.
• Knowledge of infection control practices and safety procedures.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical and emotional condition for hospice eligibility.
• Coordinate with Account Representatives to address new referrals.
• Obtain signatures and documentation to comply with reimbursement regulations.
• Enter patient information into the EMR in a timely manner.
• Arrange patient transportation and communicate equipment needs.

Skills

Communication

EMR knowledge

Nursing skills

MS Office

Reading comprehension

Infection control

Education

Associate's of Nursing

Bachelor's of Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits.

Schedule: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Address: 605 MONTGOMERY RD City: ALTAMONTE SPRINGS State: Florida Postal Code: 32714.

Job Description

Sign On Bonus For eligible applicants, up to $10,000.

Schedule: Hospitals 10am-630pm Monday-Friday plus 2 weekend days/month.

2nd Schedule Option: Field Based 11:30am-10pm with every other weekend.

3rd Schedule Option: Every Weekend 10am-8:30pm - Every Weekend plus 2 variable days/wk. Weekend Bonus Paid.

Travel: Covers Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties Travels to patients' locations to assess their physical and emotional condition for hospice eligibility and communicates program and services available.

• Partners with Account Representatives to meet patient and hospital staff needs for new referrals.
• Obtains required signatures and complete necessary documentation to comply with regulations for reimbursement.
• Evaluates patients' medical needs, current medications, and special equipment requirements.
• Notifies Hospice team members for crisis intervention or special services as needed.
• Obtains orders and initiates documentation for crisis care if required.
• Obtains approval from Hospice and primary care physicians to admit patients to the program.
• Updates referral sources on the status of admissions promptly.
• Documents and enters patient information into the electronic medical record in a timely manner.
• Notifies the patient care team of admissions via electronic mail to ensure continuity of care.
• Arranges patient transportation as needed based on circumstances.
• Communicates with applicable department(s) and Pharmacist regarding patient equipment and medications.
• Travels to current hospice patients hospital rooms who have been admitted.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates ability to communicate by reading, writing and typing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements.
• [Required] Knowledge of electronic medical record.
• [Required] Knowledge of nursing skills in the performance of duties in compliance with the legal and ethical parameters established and based on the level of education and certification attained by the employee.
• [Required] Knowledge of basic to intermediate application of Microsoft Office Suite including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook as well as internet software.
• [Required] Ability to read and interpret documents such as physician orders, plan of care documents, policies and procedures and other instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• [Required] Ability to follow standard precaution guidelines for infection control, including when providing patient care.
• [Required] Ability to complete AdventHealth Hospice Care CFL Orientation and Training, as necessary.
• [Required] Education: Associate's of Nursing
• [Required] Bachelor's of Nursing
• [Preferred] Field of Study: N/A
• Work Experience: 3+ years registered nurse experience in home health and/or acute care nursing experience; including 1-year experience in the hospital [Required]
• [Required] Additional Information: N/A
• Licenses and Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN)
• [Required] Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS)
• [Required] Driver's License (DL)
• [Required] Auto Insurance (AL)
• [Preferred] Cert Hosp & Palliative Care RN (CHPN) - License

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range: $66,248.00 - $109,740.80

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law) Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.