Admissions RN
About the role
We are currently looking for compassionate and dedicated Admission RNs to join our Admissions team. Our Admission RNs serve as the first point-of-contact on the journey into hospice care. You will take the lead in conducting an initial assessment of the patient, engage with the patient and family to provide education on our services, and establish the plan of care.
Main Responsibilities
- Provides admission assessment and immediately engages with patient to develop rapport and a sense of trust.
- Collaborates with patient/family when developing plan of care, adjusting communication style as necessary.
- Establishes priority for patient care based on immediate patient condition and mutually set patient needs/expectations.
- Conducts death visit and assists in the assessment of family needs for bereavement services following the patient's death and conveys information to bereavement staff no later than three days after death of patient.
- Notifies appropriate interdisciplinary team member, e.g. Social Work, Volunteer, or Chaplain when patient/caregiver is in need of additional resources.
- Other specific goals and duties as communicated in your job description and performance goals.
About Hospice Of The Chesapeake
Hospice of the Chesapeake creates meaningful experiences for those in the communities we serve who are experiencing serious advanced illness and loss. We believe truly meaningful experiences come from a partnership between highly skilled and compassionate professionals, our healthcare partners and the patient and family with a primary focus on living each day to the fullest extent possible. We develop care plans to minimize symptoms, articulate what matters most, and remember that each moment matters. We are Your Hometown Hospice!
To learn more please visit us at hospicechesapeake.org or find us on social media.
Schedule
Status: Part-time
Schedule: 3 – 8-hour shifts, 12pm -8:30pm with weekend rotation.
Pay
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience, education and credentialing