RN Admissions Nurse - (Melbourne, FL) Amedisys Hospice of Brevard
This position is based in Melbourne, FL and requires daily travel within assigned territory. Flex Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, No Weekends or On-call.Required: Current or previous admissions experience in hospice or home health.As a Hospice Admissions RN, you will guide patients and families through the admission process by assessing physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs and helping establish an individualized plan of care. You will collaborate with physicians, facilities, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate services, provide skilled interventions and education to clients and family.
Primary 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
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:- Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance
- Current CPR certification
- 2+ years of clinical RN experience in acute healthcare setting(s)
Preferred Qualifications:- Solid communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Comfortable with daily travel between facilities
- Proficient in electronic medical record (EMR) systems
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $75,624 to $93,191 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
This position requires a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse . Visit
https://info.flclearinghouse.com for more information.
