RN Hospice Admission Nurse

Amedisys, Inc.•Melbourne, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our compassionate team at Amedisys Hospice of Brevard in Melbourne, FL! We’re part of one of the nation’s largest and most trusted home health and hospice organizations, dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to patients and families. This position is based in Melbourne, FL and requires daily travel within Brevard County. We offer a competitive salary range of $85,000-92,000 annually, plus bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. The role involves coordinating admissions of hospice patients by making skilled assessments of their initial physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs, and establishing the initial plan of care with the physician and interdisciplinary team. You will provide skilled interventions and instructions to patients and caregivers for symptom control and comfort, function as a liaison between disciplines and facilities, and maintain accurate patient care progress records. Communication with physicians and the hospice care team regarding patient needs and condition changes is crucial. While this specific role has a flexible Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends or on-call duties, other roles may involve on-call responsibilities. The onboarding process includes 7-9 weeks of individualized orientation and training.

Requirements

Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
Minimum 2+ years of clinical RN experience in acute healthcare setting(s)
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
Current or previous admissions experience in hospice or home health.

Nice To Haves

Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Comfortable with daily travel between facilities
Proficient in electronic medical record (EMR) systems

Responsibilities

Coordinates admissions of hospice patients by making skilled assessments of patients initial physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs.
Coordinates the establishment of the initial plan of care with the attending physician, medical director and the interdisciplinary team.
Provides skilled interventions and instructions to patient and caregivers to provide optimum symptom control and patient comfort under the direction of physician.
Functions as a liaison between disciplines and facilities during the admission process.
Develops, prepares and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to policies. Submits accurate documentation per care center policy. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
Communicates significant findings, problems, changes in condition or environment to the clinical manager/physician and other members of the hospice care team. Communicates with the physician regarding the patients' needs and reports changes in the patient's condition; obtains physician orders as required.
Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits
Full Benefits Package – Choose from affordable PPO or HSA medical plans
Generous PTO
Up to $1,000 in Free Healthcare Services annually when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan
Wellness Rewards – Earn up to $500 for completing wellness activities. Use rewards for spa treatments, gym memberships, hobbies, pet care, cell phone fees and more
Mental Health Support – Up to five free counseling sessions per year
401(k) Retirement Plan – With a competitive company match
Family Support – Including infertility treatment coverage, adoption reimbursement, and paid parental and caregiver leave
Fleet Vehicle Program – Restrictions apply, plus mileage reimbursement
Opportunities for professional growth
A supportive, team-oriented environment