**Admissions Nurse -** **AdventHealth** **Hospice Care *Sign On Bonus***

**All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:**

Benefits from Day One

Rewarding Work Environment

Career Development

Up to $7500 Sign On Bonus

**Our promise to you:**

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Its about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

**Schedule** : Full Time, 40 hours per week 11:30am-10:00pm Monday - Friday every other weekend. *Weekend option available Saturday and Sunday with 2 additional days 10:00am-8:30pm.

**Location** : Travel within Seminole, Orange and Osceola Counties.

**The community youll be caring for:**

Faith based and Mission driven agency

Flexible scheduling

One-on-one patient care in the patients home environment

Joint Commission Deemed Status accredited agency

Competitive pay with no state income tax

Commitment to workplace wellness and exceptional health and benefits offerings

**The role youll contribute:**

The Admissions Nurse is responsible for responding to and visiting with patients who have been referred for admission to Hospice. The Admissions Nurse informs the patients, caregivers, and family members of the hospice services available with the organization and assesses patient for admission to services. In addition, the Admissions Nurse is responsible for visiting current Hospice of the Comforter patients who have been admitted to the hospital and communicates patient status with the respective interdisciplinary team.

**The value youll bring to the team:**

Travels to resident site or hospital room of patient who has been referred to Hospice. Greets patient, caregiver and/or family member(s) and communicates the program and services available with Hospice.

Partners with the Account Representative staff member to meet the needs of the patients and hospital staff to gain new referrals.

Assesses the patient and familys emotional condition as to readiness for hospice. Answers questions and responds to concerns to encourage admission onto the Hospice of the Comforter program if conditions are justified.

Assesses the patients physical condition, medical needs, current medications, and needs for special equipment. Determines patients primary physician, personal information, and special needs. If patients condition requires crisis intervention, psychosocial, chaplain or other special services, notify Hospice of the Comforter of need to assign appropriate team members. Obtain orders and initiate documentation for crisis care if required.

Appropriately evaluates hospice eligible patients in a timely manner. Obtains approval from Hospice of the Comforter physician and the patients primary care physician to admit client to program. Communicates with the patients primary care physician with notification regarding admission of patient and care plan.

Qualifications

**The expertise and experiences youll need to succeed:**

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Associates Degree.

Minimum of 3 years Registered Nurse experience in home health and/or acute care nursing experience; including 1-year experience in the hospital

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the discretion of the Administrator.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

A clear/active Florida Registered Nurse license.

Basic Life Support Certification.

Maintain a current, valid Florida Driver's License in good standing with a safe driving record and a reliable vehicle.

Maintain valid personal automobile insurance.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:

Certified Hospice and Palliative Nursing certification.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

**Category:** Nursing

**Organization:** AdventHealth Hospice Care Central FL

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Shift:** 1 - Day

**Req ID:** 24015888

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.