RN Hospice Admission Nurse

Amedisys, Inc.; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth

Paid time off

Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services

401(k) with company match

Fleet vehicle program

Mental health support

Job summary

Amedisys, Inc. is looking for a Hospice Admission Registered Nurse to coordinate admissions and assess the needs of patients. You will work closely with the attending physician and the interdisciplinary team to establish care plans and provide skilled interventions.

The ideal candidate holds a current RN license and has at least one year of clinical experience. Amedisys offers a competitive salary of $83,000.00 - $92,000.00, along with comprehensive benefits, including healthcare plans, paid time off, and more.

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.
• Establishes the initial plan of care with the care team.
• Provides skilled interventions and instructions to patients and caregivers.
• Communicates significant findings and changes in patient condition.
• Performs on-call responsibilities and services.

Skills

Clinical RN experience

CPR certification

Education

Current RN license

Job description

Overview

Hospice Admission Registered Nurse

Make a difference every day as an Amedisys admissions registered nurse

Join Amedisys-one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.-where flexibility, purpose and growth come together to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home.

Attractive pay

• $83,000.00 - $92,000.00 salry

What's in it for you

• Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities-use for spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets and more.
• Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the 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.

Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.

Participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan.

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. 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.