Hospice Admissions Nurse RN

Overview Full Time Days Are you a highly skilled and compassionate registered nurse (RN) looking for a rewarding career in hospice as an admissions nurse? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.

Enjoy great perks and benefits A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans. Paid time off. Up to $1,300 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.

Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa/massage/salon services, gym memberships, fitness classes, sports, hobbies, pets and more.

• Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program. 401(k) with a company match. Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
  
  Fleet vehicle program and mileage reimbursement. And more. Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.

*To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan. For full-time caregivers meeting certain requirements.

What's in it for you Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment. Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings. Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.

The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes. Don't just take it from us - see what our caregivers love about Amedisys "I have worked here just shy of a year and it's the best job I've ever had! We have an awesome team and administration is very supportive.

I never felt so appreciated. Your time off is really yours." -Amedisys caregiver Why Amedisys Amedisys is a leading provider of home health, hospice and high-acuity care, dedicated to helping patients and families navigate the complex healthcare system. With a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care, you would be joining a team of professionals committed to improving the lives of those they serve.

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 Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.

One year of clinical RN experience.

Current CPR certification. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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.

Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.

One year of clinical RN experience.

Current CPR certification. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

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.

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.