Travel Hospice Admissions RN — Compassionate Care Lead

Optum; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

comprehensive benefits package

incentive and recognition programs

equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Hospice Admissions RN to guide patients and families through the admission process, assess needs, and help establish an individualized plan of care. You will collaborate with physicians, facilities and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate services.

Primary responsibilities include initial assessments, creating the care plan, ensuring symptom control, and documenting progress.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

Travel to facilities

EMR proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Nursing degree (ASN/BSN)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Hospice Admissions RN to guide patients and families through the admission process, assess needs, and help establish an individualized plan of care. You will collaborate with physicians, facilities and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate services.

Primary responsibilities include initial assessments, creating the care plan, ensuring symptom control, and documenting progress.