Registered Nurse - Admission

UnitedHealth Group•Rosedale, MD

2d•$83,580 - $125,370

About The Position

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. 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 on-call responsibilities as assigned. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment. The position offers an annual salary range of $83,580 to $125,370 based on full-time employment. Benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

Current RN license specific to the state or states where assigned to work.
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 patient admissions by assessing patients’ initial physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.
Coordinate 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 comfort under physician direction.
Serve as a liaison between disciplines and facilities during the admission process.
Develop, prepare, and maintain accurate and timely individualized patient care progress records 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 patient condition or environment to the clinical manager, physician, and other hospice team members; report patient needs and condition changes to physicians and obtain orders as required.
Perform on-call responsibilities and services for patients and families as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.