What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Admission Nurse - Full Time position at Affinity Hospice?
Job Description:
About Us:
Affinity Hospice is one of the fastest growing, privately held hospice organizations in the country. We are passionate about giving exceptional care to our hospice patients and their families. We believe the care we provide truly matters and we would love to have you join our nationally recognized team!
What We Offer:
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Time, and Holiday Pay
- Gas Card and Car Maintenance Stipend
- Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision and more) for full-time employees
- 401K
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement for eligible employees
- Internal Company Advancement
- Free end of life training
Position Summary:
The Admissions Registered Nurse is responsible for the admission of hospice eligible patients unto service with Affinity Hospice. They work closely with the sales team and executive director to ensure that patients meet the criteria required for hospice services and ensure that the complete admission is assessed, and all documentation is completed.
Hours / Schedule: Full Time; (40) hours / week, flexibility in hours.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
- Current State license as a Registered Nurse
- Current CPR certification
- Minimum of two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care, home health or hospice setting preferred.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
- Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
- Able to lift, position and/or transfer patients.
- Able to lift supplies and equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Case manages and provides clinical direction to the interdisciplinary team, physician, and family.
- Implement/develop/document the patient plan of care
- Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient (OSHA).
- Assure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.
- Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third-party payer.
- Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency.
- Promote agency philosophy and administrative policies.
- Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients/families as assigned.
- Responsible for supervising hospice aides and licensed practical nurses.
- Perform other nursing duties as assigned by management to support department goals and initiatives.
Affinity Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
