PRN RN Hospice Admissions Nurse

1 week ago

Lakeland, FL, United States Amedisys Full time

Overview

**This position is based in Lakeland, FL and requires travel within the Polk County territory. It is PRN 10 HRs/Wk. Min., Flex Schedule.

NOTE: Must have previous admission experience in hospice to be considered.**

Are you looking for a rewarding career in hospice? If so, we invite you to join our team at Compassionate Care Hospice, an Amedisys Company, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.

Attractive pay

  • $38 - $41/hourly *may vary based on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Why Amedisys?
  • Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
  • Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
  • Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes.
Technology Used

Hospice RNs utilize and leverage:
• HCHB = Proprietary Real-time database
• Enclara Pharmacy solutions with 24/7 access
• IPrescribe - Efficiencies with medication management
• Forcura - Document management system
• Medline - Supply ordering system
• TalentEDGE - Amedisys' premier learning center
• EBSCO - Nursing Resource Center for CEUs
• Tablet with voice dictation and mileage tracking
• Outlook added to Teams, Chat, Yammer

Orientation, Onboarding & Training

You will then continue your on-boarding working directly with nurses in our program. On average our orientation for an RN is 7-9 weeks, however is individualized according to your needs and experience.

Responsibilities
  • Performs initial nursing assessment on new admissions.
  • Completes, coordinates, and revises the total plan of care and maintains continuity of patient care by collaborating with appropriate staff.
  • Regularly communicates patient progress to the clinical manager, physician, and care team.
  • Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to care center policies.
  • Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
  • Educates families on patient condition, needs and care.
  • Makes referrals to other hospice care disciplines as needed, or documents rationale for not doing so.
  • Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
  • 2+ years of clinical RN experience in acute healthcare setting(s) and admissions experience in hospice - REQUIRED.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.


Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're looking for a place to grow with a nationwide company-where your skills make a difference every day and your future goals are supported-this is your home.

Apply now to connect with a local recruiter and learn more about joining our compassionate team and be part of something meaningful.

https://www.amedisys.com/careers/

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