What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice RN Admissions position at Capital City Healthcare?
Capital City Hospice is proud to be Ohio-made. Every decision we make about hospice care is made with patients and families in mind. Our team is rooted in the communities we serve and are dedicated to delivering the highest quality of care for our fellow Central Ohio residents.
We believe that the best definition of care is determined by the wishes and needs of patients and their families. We are committed to supporting our patients to remain wherever they call home throughout their entire journey. To accomplish this, we strive to support not only our patients but the team that serves them. Our team carries low patient caseloads and are never on call. We provide a positive work experience for our employees by empowering our staff and giving them rewarding careers with manageable workloads, support, and flexibility. Come join the fastest-growing hospice care in the Midwest.
Schedule: 4 10-hr shifts including every other weekend
What We offer:
- Great culture and team atmosphere
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, effective on the first of the month
- 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
- Generous time off accruals
- Paid holidays
- Mileage reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- Hospice Certification benefit and salary increase
- Merit Increases
- Employee Discount Programs
What Youll Do:
- Perform pre-admission evaluations for the appropriateness of services.
- Initiates the admission process by educating and informing patients/families of its services.
- Obtains informed consent
- Provides nursing assessment, initial plan of care, and intervention(s) that optimize patient and family-directed comfort and quality of life.
Qualifications:
- Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
- Licensed as a registered nurse in the state of practice
- Must possess current CPR Certification
- 1 year of Hospice experience, preferred
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with patients, family members, visitors, agency personnel, and the general public
- Must be knowledgeable of quality assessment and assurance procedures
