Admissions Registered Nurse - 7 On 7 Off

Affinity Hospice • Birmingham, AL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Affinity Hospice is a rapidly growing, privately held hospice organization dedicated to providing exceptional care to hospice patients and their families. We are seeking a passionate Admissions Registered Nurse to join our nationally recognized team. This role is crucial in ensuring hospice-eligible patients receive timely and appropriate care by working closely with the sales team and executive director to assess eligibility and complete all necessary admission documentation.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• Current State license as a Registered Nurse.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
• Able to lift, position and/or transfer patients.
• Able to lift supplies and equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care, home health or hospice setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Case manages and provides clinical direction to the interdisciplinary team, physician, and family.
• Implement/develop/document the patient plan of care.
• Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient (OSHA).
• Assure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.
• Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third-party payer.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency.
• Promote agency philosophy and administrative policies.
• Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients/families as assigned.
• Responsible for supervising hospice aides and licensed practical nurses.
• Perform other nursing duties as assigned by management to support department goals and initiatives.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay
• Gas Card and Car Maintenance Stipend
• Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision and more) for full-time employees
• 401K
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement for eligible employees
• Internal Company Advancement
• Free end of life training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree