Hospice Admissions RN

UnitedHealth Group•Washington, PA

7d•$79,600 - $119,400

About The Position

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The Hospice Admissions RN guides patients and families through hospice admission by assessing their physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs and helping establish an individualized plan of care. The RN collaborates with physicians, facilities, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate services, provide skilled interventions, and educate patients and caregivers. The role includes maintaining accurate and timely patient care records, communicating changes and significant findings to the clinical manager, physicians, and hospice care team, and performing assigned on-call responsibilities. The position offers a stated annual salary range of $79,600 to $119,400 based on full-time employment. Benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Requirements

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

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 admissions by making skilled assessments of 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, following 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 changes in condition to the physician and obtain physician orders as required.
Perform on-call responsibilities and services for patients and families as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.