Weekend Hospice Admissions Nurse – Community Impact

Longleaf Hospice LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Longleaf Hospice LLC in Atlanta, GA is seeking an Admission Nurse to conduct consultations and admissions visits, evaluating patient eligibility for hospice care in collaboration with the patient’s physicians.

You will assess medical status, plan and implement immediate care, and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and update the Plan of Care. Must have GA RN license, CPR, and a willingness to serve across the service area.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in Georgia.
• Current and continued CPR certification.
• At least two years of recent hospice experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license. Reliable, insured, automobile for work travel.
• Must be willing to complete admissions throughout Longleaf Hospice's entire service area.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the patient’s attending physician and the Hospice physician to determine clinical eligibility for hospice care.
• Assess patient’s medical status, plan, teach and implement immediate medical interventions on day of admission.
• Participate in coordination of all aspects of patient’s care with current professional standards.
• Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary comprehensive assessment as needed.
• Develop the initial Plan of Care (POC) and updates in collaboration with the IDG, physicians, and family.
• Contribute to patient and family counseling and education.
• Participate in QAPI and Hospice in-service.
• Coordinate medications and DME needs for same-day delivery.
• Complete all elements of admission process and first 24 hours of care.
• Communicate admissions information in care meetings for smooth transition with IDG staff.

Skills

Registered Nurse

CPR certification

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

Georgia RN license

Job description

Longleaf Hospice LLC in Atlanta, GA is seeking an Admission Nurse to conduct consultations and admissions visits, evaluating patient eligibility for hospice care in collaboration with the patient’s physicians.

You will assess medical status, plan and implement immediate care, and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and update the Plan of Care. Must have GA RN license, CPR, and a willingness to serve across the service area.