Admissions Nurse (RN) - Full Time | Elite Home Health & Hospice | LC Valley Area

Elite Home Health and Hospice•Lewiston, ME

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About The Position

Elite Home Health & Hospice is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) to provide home health and hospice care. Guided by its CAPLICO Core Values—Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second, and Ownership—the organization is committed to high-quality, personalized care that helps patients remain in their homes. The Admissions RN guides patients and families through the admission process, supports a smooth transition into care, and helps them access services with dignity and compassion.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and customer service skills.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.
Commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.

Nice To Haves

Home health and/or hospice experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct admission visits for home health and hospice patients.
Complete comprehensive assessments to determine eligibility and care needs.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers about available services, the plan of care, and treatment expectations.
Coordinate referrals and admissions with physicians, hospitals, facilities, and community partners.
Obtain and process physician orders and required documentation.
Establish initial plans of care and facilitate a smooth transition to services.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure timely and appropriate patient care.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with agency, state, federal, and accreditation requirements.
Serve as a trusted clinical resource for patients and families during the admission process.