West Admissions RN

Four Seasons, The Care You Trust•Franklin, NC

11h

About The Position

The West Admissions RN serves as an ambassador of Four Seasons’ mission by enabling patients to take full advantage of their hospice benefit. The role typically performs 2–4 admissions daily, depending on shift length and patient complexity, and may also provide direct nursing care through patient visits. Assignments may combine admissions and patient visits as appropriate. The RN performs comprehensive patient assessments, provides education, and sustains community partnerships with referral sources. This is a non-exempt, hourly position reporting to the Admissions Team Leader. The schedule is Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., for 36 hours per week, serving Macon County and surrounding areas. The position is listed as FT, PT, or PRN.

Requirements

Valid North Carolina RN license.
Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.
Willingness and ability to care for patients with infectious disease processes unless approved accommodations apply.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and Medicare Conditions of Participation.
Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and regulations.
Knowledge of electronic medical record systems.
Basic data-entry skills.
Strong organization, interpersonal, written communication, and oral communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to take initiative and use innovative techniques and ingenuity.
Ability to interact with departments across the organization.
Ability to work flexible hours if needed.
Ability to participate as a team player and coordinate projects.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate multiple projects.
Skill or expertise in pain and symptom management.
Ability to collaborate effectively and facilitate group work.
Understanding of reimbursement, regulatory requirements, and Medicare Conditions of Participation.

Nice To Haves

Two years of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Practice within the scope of the applicable license, certification, or registration and as required by law and regulation.
Assess patients’ physical and mental health, including their responses to illnesses and treatment regimens.
Record and report nursing assessment results.
Plan, initiate, deliver, and evaluate appropriate nursing acts.
Teach, assign, or supervise other personnel in implementing the treatment regimen.
Collaborate with other health care providers to determine an appropriate patient- and family-centered plan.
Implement treatment and pharmaceutical regimens prescribed by persons authorized under state law.
Provide teaching and counseling about patients’ health.
Report and record the plan of care, nursing care provided, and patients’ responses to that care.
Supervise, teach, and evaluate those performing nursing functions, and administer nursing programs and services.
Help maintain safe and effective nursing care, whether rendered directly or indirectly.
Coordinate and obtain consents as needed.
Perform hospice admissions and, when needed, patient visits and direct nursing care.
Provide education and sustain business partnerships with community referral sources.

Benefits

Competitive salaries reviewed annually.
Annual operational performance bonus opportunities.
$0 employee premiums on medical insurance.
Annual $600 well-care benefit toward self-care, childcare, pet care, or elder care.
Medical and dental insurance benefits beginning the first of the month after hire.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
Generous paid time off package of 20–29 days per year.
Up to six paid holidays.
Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
Employer-paid teletherapy and telemedicine coverage.
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Employee wellness program.
Up to $3,000 in tuition reimbursement each year.