RN Admissions Nurse Hospice

Davita Inc.; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Amedisys as a hospice RN, where you'll play a critical role in patient admissions and care coordination. Benefit from competitive pay between $83,000 and $86,000 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical plans, paid time off, and wellness rewards. Make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients by providing compassionate care in their homes.

Benefits

Full benefits package with medical plan choices

Paid time off

Wellness rewards up to $500

401(k) with company match

Mental health support including counseling

Family support for infertility and parental leave

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state assigned.
• At least 1 year of clinical RN experience.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admissions of hospice patients with assessments of needs.
• Develop and maintain individualized patient care records.
• Perform on-call services for patients and families as assigned.

Skills

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Symptom control

Patient communication

Documentation accuracy

Education

Current RN license

One year of clinical RN experience

Current CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Full-time days

Are you looking for a rewarding career in hospice? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.

Attractive pay

• $83,000 - $86,000/year

What's in it for you

• A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
• Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.
• And more.

Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.

*To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.

Why Amedisys?

• Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
• Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates admissions of hospice patients by making skilled assessments of patients initial physical, psychosocialand spiritual needs.

• Coordinates the establishment of the initial plan of care with the attending physician, medical directorand 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, preparesand 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. Communicates with the physician regarding the patients' needs and reports changes in the patient's condition; obtains physician orders as required.
• Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.

• One year of clinical RN experience.
• Current CPR certification.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.