Admissions RN - North

Four Seasons, The Care You Trust•Asheville, NC

11h

About The Position

The Admissions RN serves as an ambassador of Four Seasons’ mission by helping patients take full advantage of their hospice benefit. The nurse typically performs 2–4 admissions daily, depending on shift length and patient complexity, and may also provide direct nursing care through patient visits when necessary. Assignments may combine admissions and patient visits, adjusted according to the mix of work. The role includes comprehensive patient assessments, patient and family education, and sustaining business partnerships with community referral sources. The position is based in Buncombe County and surrounding areas and reports to the Admissions Team Leader. The posted schedule is Wednesday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., for 36 hours per week. The posting lists FT, PT, and PRN status.

Requirements

Valid North Carolina RN license.
Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.
Must be willing and able to care for patients with infectious disease processes unless approved accommodations apply.
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 in coordinating 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 lifting or carrying 50 pounds often.

Nice To Haves

Two years of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform 2–4 patient admissions daily, depending on shift length and patient complexity.
Provide direct nursing care through patient visits when necessary, including assignments that combine admissions and visits.
Assess patients’ physical and mental health, including their reactions to illness and treatment regimens.
Record and report nursing assessment results.
Plan, initiate, deliver, and evaluate appropriate nursing acts.
Teach, assign, or supervise personnel implementing treatment regimens.
Collaborate with health care providers to determine appropriate patient- and family-centered plans.
Implement treatment and pharmaceutical regimens prescribed by persons authorized under state law.
Provide teaching and counseling about patients’ health.
Report and record plans of care, nursing care provided, and patient responses.
Supervise, teach, and evaluate those performing nursing functions and administering nursing programs and services.
Help maintain safe and effective nursing care, whether rendered directly or indirectly.
Coordinate and obtain consents as needed.
Provide education and sustain 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.
20–29 days of paid time off 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.