RN Hospice Admission Nurse

• 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

• 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.

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

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