Admissions RN

Job Details

Level
Experienced

Job Location
Waldorf - MD

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
2 Year Degree

Salary Range
$35.00 - $44.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage
Road Warrior

Job Category
Health Care

Description

Want to join our Team? We are currently looking for compassionate and dedicated Admission RNs to join our Admissions team. Our Admission RNs serve as the first point-of-contact on the journey into hospice care. You will take the lead in conducting an initial assessment of the patient, engage with the patient and family to provide education on our services, and establish the plan of care.

Office Location: Waldorf, MD

Coverage Area: Charles County but will be asked to cover other Counties as needed.

Status: Full-time

Schedule: 3 - 12-hour shifts with weekend rotation.

Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience, education and credentialing

Main Responsibilities:

• Provides admission assessment and immediately engages with patient to develop rapport and a sense of trust.
• Collaborates with patient/family when developing plan of care, adjusting communication style as necessary. Establishes priority for patient care based on immediate patient condition and mutually set patient needs/expectations.
• Conducts death visit and assists in the assessment of family needs for bereavement services following the patient's death and conveys information to bereavement staff no later than three days after death of patient.
• Notifies appropriate interdisciplinary team member, e.g. Social Work, Volunteer, or Chaplain when patient/caregiver is in need of additional resources.
• Other specific goals and duties as communicated in your job description and performance goals.

About Hospice of the Chesapeake

At Hospice of the Chesapeake, we create meaningful experiences for those in the communities we serve who are experiencing serious advanced illness and loss. We believe truly meaningful experiences come from a partnership between highly skilled and compassionate professionals, our healthcare partners and the patient and family with a primary focus on living each day to the fullest extent possible. We develop care plans to minimize symptoms, articulate what matters most, and remember that each moment matters.

We are Your Hometown Hospice! Over the last 45 years, our team has cared for more than 50,000 hospice patients and nearly 100,000 family members.

To learn more please visit us at hospicechesapeake.org or find us on social media.

Qualifications

Your Qualifications:

• Current Maryland RN license or accepted reciprocal out-of-state nursing licensure; BSN preferred.
• 2 or more years of nursing experience in med/surg or home care required, with experience in hospice, end-of-life, or critical care experience preferred.
• Strong and creative, problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and delegate.
• Familiarity and comfort with documenting in an Electronic Medical Record.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record and reliable transportation
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

What We Offer:

• A rewarding and fulfilling career with a company that values your contributions.
• Competitive salary and generous paid time off, including 18 vacation days, 10 sick days, and 8 paid holidays in your first year of employment with HOC.
• Educational assistance to pursue professional development, additional certifications, and degree programs.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance, and available accident and critical illness coverage.

In accordance with Hospice of the Chesapeake's commitment to leadership and industry-leading care, we require that all employees be vaccinated against COVID and influenza, as well as being screened for TB upon hire and annually thereafter. Documented and supported requests for religious and medical accommodation may be considered but may not be approved in all circumstances.

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