Hospice Registered Nurse Admissions

AccentCare, Inc. • Miami, FL

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About The Position

The Hospice Registered Nurse – Admissions assesses the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of patients and families and works with them, physicians, and the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) to establish, implement, and evaluate the plan of care. The nurse coordinates care and resources with the attending physician, Medical Director, IDG, Team Director, and other agencies, especially when unusual or potentially problematic patient or family issues arise. The role includes maintaining accurate, current patient records; participating in on-call or admissions assignments as directed; and educating patients and caregivers according to assessed learning needs and the plan of care.

This is a full-time position. Candidates must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state or states of practice and meet applicable state regulatory requirements. Previous nursing experience in hospice, home health, medical-surgical, or population-specific care is required, as is willingness to serve on-call. A reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and required liability auto insurance are also required. The role requires communication and organizational skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and EMR systems, and the ability to work effectively on an interdisciplinary team. The position involves frequent physical movement and lifting patients over 200 pounds with assistance, along with regular exposure to indoor environments, vibration, and moderate noise.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in the state or states of practice and compliance with state-specific regulatory requirements.
• Previous nursing experience in hospice, home health, general medical-surgical, or population-specific care such as pediatrics or geriatrics.
• Willingness to serve on-call.
• Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and minimum required liability auto insurance.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and EMR systems.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to lift patients over 200 pounds with assistance and frequently stand, walk, sit, stoop, and perform other physical movements.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred.
• CPR certification recommended; required for direct patient care in Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ and families’ physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs and collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and the Interdisciplinary Group to establish the plan of care, implement interventions, and evaluate care.
• Coordinate communication with the attending physician, Medical Director, IDG, Team Director, and other agencies to support optimal care and use of resources, particularly when unusual or potentially problematic patient and family issues arise.
• Document according to protocol and maintain up-to-date patient records, ensuring care-plan problems, interventions, actions, and goals reflect baseline, current, and ongoing status and changes.
• Participate in on-call or admissions assignments and rotations as directed.
• Educate patients and caregivers as needed, based on knowledge needs, learning assessment, patient and family condition, and the plan of care.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Company-matching 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Wellness offerings, including an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to Calm
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees
• Company store credit for first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees

What This Job Offers

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