Hospice Admissions RN

Compassus

10d • $40 - $72

About The Position

Join a team where compassionate care meets clinical excellence with Providence at Home with Compassus, leaders in the field of home-based hospice and palliative services. We are currently seeking a Hospice Admissions - Registered Nurse (RN) who is passionate about delivering person-centered care in the home environment. In this meaningful role, you’ll will be the first clinician that patients and families meet as part of the care team. By providing professional nursing care grounded in the full nursing process, you’ll be setting the groundwork for the Interdisciplinary Care Team to develop and direct individualized plans of care. You will assess patients for Hospice eligibility in partnership with the Hospice Medical Director and as part of the admissions process, you will complete a full comprehensive assessment to set-up the plan of care including history and physical, medication reconciliation, and any supplies that need to be ordered to initiate the patient’s transition on to service. While supporting patients and families, you’ll bring expertise, empathy, and a deep commitment to helping patients live with dignity and comfort during end-of-life care. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact every day. The Registered Nurse plans, organizes and directs Hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with an emphasis on community health education / experience.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor's degree from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current, unencumbered (State of Employment) License as a Registered Nurse.
• Within 30 days of hire - National Provider BLS - American Heart Association (Vendor Managed).

Nice To Haves

• 1 year experience practicing as a registered nurse. Experience as a Hospice CNA or Hospice LPN will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Review and support determination of Hospice appropriateness in collaboration with Medical Director according to Hospice eligibility standards.
• Complete comprehensive assessment of patient and family to initiate Hospice plan of care.
• Provides a complete physical assessment and history and provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process.
• Writing and initiating the Start of Care in collaboration with the Hospice Medical Director and Director of Clinical Services.
• May administer medications and treatments as directed by the Hospice Medical Director during initial assessment to support patient’s symptom management.
• Maintains productivity standards as set by organization guidelines.
• Set the patient and family up for success as initiator of Hospice Services for primary Care Team.
• Completes, maintains and submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient’s condition and care given.
• Participates in orientation, education, and development of team members.
• Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.

Benefits

• Compassus offers a comprehensive benefits package including, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k and much more
• Compassus offers a comprehensive benefits package including, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k and much more
• Enhanced Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs designed for your well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees