RN Hospice Admissions Nurse

UnitedHealth Group; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive & recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Beacon Hospice, Amedisys Optum is seeking a Hospice Admissions Registered Nurse in the East Hartford, CT area. The role involves guiding patients and families through admission, coordinating with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to establish an individualized plan of care, and delivering skilled interventions for symptom control and comfort.

Required qualifications include an active RN license for the state, a valid driver’s license, CPR certification, and at least 2 years of RN

Qualifications

• Current RN license valid in the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation.
• Current CPR certification.
• 2+ years of clinical RN experience in acute healthcare setting(s).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admissions of hospice patients by assessing initial physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs.
• Establish the initial plan of care with the attending physician and interdisciplinary team.
• Provide skilled interventions and instructions to patient and caregivers for symptom control and comfort under physician direction.
• Serve as liaison between disciplines and facilities during the admission process.
• Develop, prepare and maintain individualized patient care progress records and document changes as per policy.
• Communicate significant findings and changes to the clinical manager/physician and hospice team; obtain physician orders as needed.
• Perform on-call responsibilities for patients/families as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN license

Driver's license

CPR certification

RN experience

Job description

Hospice Admission Registered Nurse

Beacon Hospice, Amedisys Optum

Schedule: Ask about flexible afternoon hours - 11-7pm, 12-8pm

Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Hospice Admissions RN, you will guide patients and families through the admission process by assessing physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs and helping establish an individualized plan of care. You will collaborate with physicians, facilities, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate services, provide skilled interventions and education to clients and family.

Primary 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

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance
• Current CPR certification
• 2+ years of clinical RN experience in acute healthcare setting(s)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Solid communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable with daily travel between facilities
• Proficient in electronic medical record (EMR) systems

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $87,560 to $131,340 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.