Hospice Admissions Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN)

Suncrest Hospice • Richmond, VA

11d

About The Position

At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice, the goal is to change expectations of hospice care by providing exceptional care and service to patients. The organization supports this by increasing staffing ratios to increase clinical visits and lower clinician caseloads, and is a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP)-certified hospice.

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides care and services to a group of patients, visiting them where they reside, including private homes, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities. As a contributing member of the interdisciplinary team, the RN provides expertise in psychosocial assessments, interventions, and knowledge of community resources. The RN works in a Case Management, Admissions, or Resource role.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in good standing in the state(s) of practice.
• Ability to work well within a team and collaborate daily with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership.
• Ability to work one-on-one with patients and independently on a day-to-day basis.
• Time-management skills to manage visits, documentation, meetings, and urgent needs.
• Ability to learn an electronic medical records system.
• Willingness to drive, with reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and services to a group of patients.
• Visit patients where they reside, including private homes, skilled nursing facilities, and assisted living facilities.
• Contribute to the interdisciplinary team by providing expertise regarding psychosocial assessments, interventions, and community resources.
• Work in a Case Management, Admissions, or Resource role.
• Collaborate with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership.
• Manage visits, documentation, and meetings; respond to urgent needs by prioritizing and triaging multiple concerns.
• Communicate by phone, email, and in writing, and meet with healthcare professionals.
• Travel across the service area to visit patients.

Benefits

• Actual work/life balance.
• Competitive pay.
• Benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment.
• A culture emphasizing appreciation and valuing team members.
• Opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades.

What This Job Offers

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