Hospice Admissions RN

At Capstone Hospice, purpose is at the heart of our employee experience, empowering you to make a meaningful impact on patients and families during this most crucial time in their life. We live a simple mission; to bring peace and comfort to those we serve.

Capstone Hospice is privately owned and services the Metro Atlanta community. As a growing company we strive to maintain an employee-centric hospice company. Our belief is simple; Inspired, proud and pleased employees will deliver a level of customer satisfaction that consistently exceeds expectations. We realize that timely and accurate responsiveness is of the highest importance. Our company structure lends itself to a flexible, prompt and efficient response from our staff. The needs of our patients are our utmost priority.

The Admissions RN is responsible for completing assigned admissions to the program. The expectation of completing 1-2 admissions per day. This position requires driving to the patient's location to complete the admission. This is a part-time position with the expectation of being available every other weekend on Saturday & Sunday from 10:00am-7:00pm. Candidates should have direct hospice experience to understand the hospice admission communication and process. 

This position is the first impression for patients and families facing terminal illness and should convey comfort and assurance to all involved. For this role, you need to be a registered nurse who sees the value of hospice care in alleviating pain and suffering. A compassionate nature, knowledgeable in the caring for the terminally ill and excellent interpersonal skills are required to be successful in this role. The goal is to help patients live their final days with dignity and comfort.

Admission RN Responsibilities:

• Complete at least 1-2 admissions per day when needed
• Collaborate with physicians and other professionals to form and initial plan of care
• Complete documentation within 12-24 hours of admission visit
• Provide support and comfort according to individual patient's needs
• Work with caregivers and patients to assess goals of care
• Maintain accurate records

Candidates must meet the following qualifications and experience to be considered:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Currently licensed as a registered nurse to practice in the state of Georgia.
• Direct hospice experience to include admission experience or knowledge 
• Minimum of 2 years as a registered nurse
• Active patient contact within the past 2 years, preferred.
• Active CPR certificate
• Must have current valid driver's license, auto liability insurance and your own reliable transportation.
• Must be able to provide evidence of annual TB test and other state required tests or examinations.
• 1-2 years hospice experience, preferred.

To be successful in this role you should have the following knowledge & skills:

• Ability to work independently.
• Make accurate judgements.
• Strong nursing care processes and medication guidelines/side-effects
• Strong nursing assessment skills
• Proficient in the use of electronic medical record and hand-held tablet
• Proficient in English (understanding and articulation)
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail.
• Organized, efficient with strong time -management.

Position Factors:

• Requires physical effort most of the day including, walking, exposure to humidity changes. Exposure to patient homes, including their families and pets within the home.
• Exposure to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use of appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level to meet the essential duties of the position.
• Exposure to mental and emotional stress of the patients, caregivers and families.