Admissions Nurse - Buncombe County
About The Position
Is an ambassador of Four Seasons mission to enable patients to take full advantage of their hospice benefit by performing 2-4 admissions daily depending on length of shift and complexity of patient. May also perform patient visits, if necessary, providing direct nursing care. At times they may receive assignments that are a combination of admissions & patient visits – adjusted accordingly depending on the mix of each. Duties will include performing a comprehensive assessment of patients to identify needs. Also responsible for the education component and sustaining business partnerships with referral sources in the community to support Four Seasons' mission.
Requirements
- Must be willing and able to care for patients with infectious disease processes unless approved accommodations
- Knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulations and Medicare Conditions of Participation
- Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and regulations
- Knowledge of electronic medical records systems
- Demonstrate basic data entry skills
- Demonstrate excellent organization skills
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Ability to take initiative and utilize innovative techniques and ingenuity
- Ability to interact with various departments throughout the organization
- Ability to work flexible hours, if needed
- Ability to participate as a team player to coordinate projects
- Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects
- Demonstrate skill/expertise in pain and symptom management
- Demonstrate ability to effectively collaborate and facilitate the work of a group
- Demonstrate understanding of reimbursement, regulatory requirements, and Medicare Conditions of Participation
- Valid NC RN license
- Valid Driver’s License and proof of automobile insurance
Nice To Haves
- Two years of clinical experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Practice within the scope of license, certification or registration, where applicable, and as required by law and regulation
- Assess the patient's physical and mental health including the patient's reaction to illnesses and treatment regimens.
- Record and report the results of the nursing assessment.
- Plan, initiate, deliver, and evaluate appropriate nursing acts.
- Teach, assign, or supervise other personnel in implementing the treatment regimen.
- Collaborate with other health care providers in determine the appropriate patient and family-centered plan.
- Implement the treatment and pharmaceutical regimen prescribed by any person authorized by State law to prescribe the regimen.
- Provide teaching and counseling about the patient's health.
- Report and record the plan for care, nursing care given, and the patient's response to that care.
- Supervise, teach, and evaluate those who perform nursing functions and administer nursing programs and nursing services.
- Provide for the maintenance of safe and effective nursing care, whether rendered directly or indirectly.
- Coordinate and obtain consents as needed
Benefits
- Competitive Salaries, Reviewed Annually
- Annual Operational Performance Bonus Opportunities
- $0 Employee Premiums on Medical Insurance
- Annual $600 Well-Care Benefit Towards Self-Care, Childcare, Pet Care, or Elder Care
- Medical & Dental Insurance Benefits First of the Month after Hire
- 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Generous Paid Time Off Package- 20-29 Days of PTO Per Year
- Up to 6 Paid Holidays
- Employer Paid STD, LTD, & Life Insurance
- Employer Paid Teletherapy & Telemedicine Coverage
- Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- A Robust Employee Wellness Program
- Up to $3k in Tuition Reimbursement Each Year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
