Overview

RN Admissions Nurse - Polk County, FL

Compassionate Care Hospice (CCH), an Amedisys Company

**This position is based in Lakeland, FL and requires daily travel to Winter Haven assigned area. Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM.

At CCH, we go above and beyond—not only for our patients but for each other. Compassion, collaboration, and commitment are at the heart of everything we do.

What We Offer:

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
4 Day Schedule, No Weekends, 12 PM – 11 PM
Opportunities for professional growth
A supportive, team-oriented environment

Salary Range:

$82,000–$86,000 annually, plus bonus opportunities. Final compensation may vary based on experience and skills.

Benefits That Matter

Full Benefits Package – Choose from affordable PPO or HSA medical plans
Generous PTO – support your personal time and well-being
Up to $1,000 in Free Healthcare Services annually when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan
Wellness Rewards – Earn up to $500 for completing wellness activities. Use rewards for spa treatments, gym memberships, hobbies, pet care, cell phone fees and more*
Mental Health Support – Up to five free counseling sessions per year
401(k) Retirement Plan – With a competitive company match
Family Support – Including infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, and paid parental and caregiver leave
Fleet Vehicle Program – Restrictions apply, plus mileage reimbursement
And More – Additional perks to support your health, happiness, and career growth

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

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

Required:

Hospice or home health experience
Current RN license in the state(s) where you will work
Minimum 1 year of clinical RN experience in an acute healthcare setting
Current CPR certification

Preferred:

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

Ready to take the next step? Apply today and connect directly with a local recruiter to learn more about joining our compassionate team—and be part of something truly meaningful.

https://www.amedisys.com/careers/

This position requires a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com for more information.

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.

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RN Hospice Admit Nurse (Polk County)