RN Admissions Nurse Hospice

UnitedHealth Group • West Columbia, SC

8d • $71,640 - $107,460

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Comfort with daily travel between facilities.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate hospice patient admissions by assessing 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 accurate, timely, individualized patient care progress records according to policies; submit documentation per 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Incentive and recognition programs.
• Equity stock purchase.
• 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

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