RN Hospice Admissions Nurse - Amedisys : Job Details

OverviewFull-time, Clinical RN Admit Nurse, Weekdays: Monday thru Friday 8AM to 5PMCompassionate Care Hospice, an Amedisys Company, is searching for a RN Admission Nurse to join our team of incredible healthcare professionals. This team prides themselves in going beyond the call of duty to service not only their patient's needs, but the team around them. It's at the Heart of What We Do.Attractive pay$80,000 - $84,000 plus add on pay above 40 hours. *Compensation may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience.What's in it for youA full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans, FSA medical and dependent care accounts, Included Health Concierge Team, Wellness Program, Employee discounts and additional benefit options to select.Paid time off. Time that is truly yours!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 services, gym memberships, 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 (restrictions apply), cell phone 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.Why Amedisys?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.Technology UseHospice RN Case Managers utilize and leverage:HCHB = Proprietary Real-time databaseOptum Pharmacy solutions with 24/7 accessIPrescribe - efficiencies with medication managementForcura - Document management systemMedline - supply ordering systemTalentEDGE - Amedisys' premier learning centerEBSCO - Nursing Resource Center for CEUsTablet with voice dictation and mileage trackingOutlook added to Teams, Chat, YammerThe Upside of the JobOur nurses say some of their favorite things about this job are:The patients and families!You spend most of you day out in the communityJob SatisfactionFlexibilityNationwide Company - room for advancement or relocationLeadership values employees - 401k match, generous benefit packageYou will be part of a strong and collaborative nursing teamThe Downside of the JobOur nurses say some of the things they would like to see improved are:Need to use personal vehicle if you drive less than 1000 miles a month fleet vehicle providedCaring for patients and families at end of life can create challenging situationsPersonal cell phone with monthly reimbursementResponsibilitiesCoordinates 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, m edical d irector and the i nterdisciplinary t eam.Provides skilled interventions and instructions to patient and caregivers to provide optimum symptom control and patient comfort under the direction of p hysician.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 c linical m anager/ p hysician and other members of the hospice care team. Communicates with the p hysician 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.QualificationsCurrent RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.3+ years of clinical RN experience .Current CPR certification.Prior admissions experience and HCHB a HUGE plus!If you're looking for a home with a Nationwide Company where you can put your skills and experience to work, make a difference every day and pursue your goals for the future, join our team.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.