RN Hospice Admissions Nurse

UnitedHealth Group • East Hartford, CT

3d • $87,560 - $131,340

About The Position

As a Hospice Admissions RN, you will guide patients and families through the admission process by assessing physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs and helping establish an individualized plan of care. You will collaborate with physicians, facilities, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate services, provide skilled interventions, and educate patients and families. The role includes assigned on-call responsibilities and services. The schedule may offer flexible afternoon hours, including 11 a.m.–7 p.m. or 12 p.m.–8 p.m. Daily travel between facilities may be involved.

Requirements

• Current RN license specific to the state(s) where assigned to work.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
• Current CPR certification.
• At least 2 years of clinical RN experience in acute healthcare settings.

Nice To Haves

• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Comfort with daily travel between facilities.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record (EMR) systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate hospice patient admissions by assessing patients’ initial physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.
• Coordinate establishment of the initial plan of care with the attending physician, medical director, and interdisciplinary team.
• Provide skilled interventions and instructions to patients and caregivers to support symptom control and patient comfort under physician direction.
• Serve as a liaison between disciplines and facilities during the admission process.
• Develop, prepare, and maintain individualized patient care progress records accurately and promptly according to policies; submit documentation according to care center policy and record pain and symptom management changes and outcomes as appropriate.
• Communicate significant findings, problems, and changes in condition or environment to the clinical manager, physician, and other hospice care team members.
• Communicate patient needs and condition changes to the physician and obtain physician orders as required.
• Perform assigned on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients and families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
• 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed