Registered Nurse RN Admissions Hospice

Job ID: 152538458

About the role

Travels to patients' locations to assess their physical and emotional condition for hospice eligibility and communicates program and services available. Partners with Account Representatives to meet patient and hospital staff needs for new referrals. Obtains required signatures and completes necessary documentation to comply with regulations for reimbursement. Evaluates patients' medical needs, current medications, and special equipment requirements. Notifies Hospice team members for crisis intervention or special services as needed. Obtains orders and initiates documentation for crisis care if required. Obtains approval from Hospice and primary care physicians to admit patients to the program. Updates referral sources on the status of admissions promptly. Documents and enters patient information into the electronic medical record in a timely manner. Notifies the patient care team of admissions via electronic mail to ensure continuity of care. Arranges patient transportation as needed based on circumstances. Communicates with applicable department(s) and Pharmacist regarding patient equipment and medications. Travels to current hospice patients' hospital rooms who have been admitted. Other duties as assigned.

Schedule

• Hospitals: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM, Monday–Friday plus 2 weekend days per month
• Field Based: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM with every other weekend
• Every Weekend: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM every weekend plus 2 variable weekdays per week (weekend bonus paid)

Travel covers Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties.

Requirements

• Demonstrates ability to communicate by reading, writing, and typing legibly, speaking, and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements
• Knowledge of electronic medical record
• Knowledge of nursing skills in the performance of duties in compliance with the legal and ethical parameters established and based on the level of education and certification

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Pay

Sign-on bonus for eligible applicants: up to $10,000.