Admissions RN - North

Four Seasons, The Care You Trust•Asheville, NC

About The Position

The Admissions RN is an ambassador of Four Seasons’ mission to help patients take full advantage of their hospice benefit. The role performs 2–4 admissions daily, depending on shift length and patient complexity, and may also provide direct nursing care through patient visits when needed. Assignments may combine admissions and patient visits, adjusted according to the mix of work. The nurse completes comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, provides education, and sustains partnerships with community referral sources. The position is based in Buncombe County and surrounding areas and reports to the Admissions Team Leader. It is listed as non-exempt, with full-time, part-time, and PRN status options. The stated schedule is Wednesday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., for 36 hours per week.

Requirements

Valid North Carolina RN license.
Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.
Willingness and ability to care for patients with infectious disease processes unless approved accommodations are in place.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and Medicare Conditions of Participation.
Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and regulations.
Knowledge of electronic medical record systems.
Basic data-entry skills.
Excellent organization, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Ability to take initiative and use 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 and coordinate projects.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate multiple projects.
Skill or expertise in pain and symptom management.
Ability to collaborate effectively and facilitate group work.
Understanding of reimbursement, regulatory requirements, and Medicare Conditions of Participation.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including walking, standing, sitting, bending, reaching, twisting, crouching or squatting, kneeling, arm and wrist flexion and extension, hand dexterity, gripping, pushing or pulling, writing, and frequently lifting or carrying 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Two years of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Practice within the scope of the applicable license, certification, or registration and comply with relevant laws and regulations.
Assess patients’ physical and mental health, including their reactions to illnesses and treatment regimens, and record and report assessment results.
Plan, initiate, deliver, and evaluate appropriate nursing care.
Teach, assign, or supervise personnel implementing treatment regimens.
Collaborate with healthcare providers to determine appropriate patient- and family-centered plans.
Implement treatment and pharmaceutical regimens prescribed by persons authorized under state law.
Provide health-related teaching and counseling to patients.
Document the plan of care, nursing care provided, and patient responses.
Supervise, teach, and evaluate personnel performing nursing functions and administering nursing programs and services.
Help maintain safe and effective nursing care, whether provided directly or indirectly.
Coordinate and obtain consents as needed.
Perform 2–4 admissions daily, depending on shift length and patient complexity.
Provide direct nursing care during patient visits when needed, including assignments combining admissions and visits.
Provide education and maintain business partnerships with community referral sources.

Benefits

Competitive salaries reviewed annually.
Annual operational performance bonus opportunities.
$0 employee premiums on medical insurance.
Annual $600 well-care benefit toward self-care, childcare, pet care, or elder care.
Medical and dental insurance benefits beginning the first of the month after hire.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
Paid time off package of 20–29 days per year.
Up to six paid holidays.
Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
Employer-paid teletherapy and telemedicine coverage.
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Employee wellness program.
Up to $3,000 in tuition reimbursement each year.