Admissions RN - Hospice

About the role

Make a difference every day as an Amedisys admissions registered nurse. Join Amedisys-one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.-where flexibility, purpose and growth come together to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home.

What's in it for you

• Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth
• Paid time off
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities-use for spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets and more
• Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the 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) and mileage reimbursement

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