What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Admissions Nurse: Registered Nurse (RN) position at Hospice Care Plus?
ABOUT US
Hospice Care Plus is an independent, non-profit, community-based organization providing hospice, palliative, and grief care to six Kentucky counties. We are mission-motivated with a skilled, compassionate staff that is empowered to prioritize the needs of patients and families. Our mission is to enhance quality of life while honoring the dignity and autonomy of our patients and families. We provide care for all, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. This approach to care has led to multiple awards, the most recent of which is the 2023 Hospice Honors Award.
Job Summary
Our nurses work in a rewarding environment with great flexibility, autonomy, and support. Our organization serves six counties: Estill, Jackson, Lee, Madison, Owsley, Rockcastle.
Hospice Admissions Nurse is a full-time registered nurse position and is responsible for completing the admission nursing assessment for our hospice programs, teaching family members basic and technical skills, and reviewing the patient's medications and medical equipment needs. The Admissions Nurse is the first face of hospice, educating and teaching patients and families on services and goals of care. The Admissions Nurse communicates the patient's needs and wishes to the primary patient care team and builds relationships with discharge planners, physicians, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities. The Admissions Nurse coordinates the admission with the family and patient. This position requires travel in our six county service area in patient homes.
Our full-time staff enjoys excellent benefits, including:
- 31 days of paid-time off yearly
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Access to retirement account, life insurance, short and long-term disability and more
- Continuing education opportunities
- iPhones and tablets for most patient care staff
- Mileage Reimbursement
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current license by the state of Kentucky as a registered nurse
- Nursing experience of one year required, with two years preferred
- CPR certification
- Experience in pain and symptom control management preferred
- Experience caring for terminally ill patients preferred
- Ability to function as a team member and to communicate effectively with individuals and groups
- Excellent interpersonal skills to establish a supportive, therapeutic alliance with the patient and family, physician, community, and members of the interdisciplinary team
- Excellent time management skills
- Current Kentucky driver’s license and unlimited access to a reliable automobile with appropriate insurance
- All employees must have the ability to lift and/or move a minimum of 40 pounds using proper body mechanics and safety measures. Individual job responsibilities may require lifting more than 40 pounds on occasion.
- Employees are regularly required to see, talk, and hear; frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands; and to handle, finger, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Hospice Care Plus meets requirements set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
To meet the needs of our communities, we offer these programs:
- Home Hospice Care
- Compassionate Care Center
- Grief & Loss Support
Learn more about us at:
www.hospicecareplus.org
www.hcpblogs.com
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
- Holistic Medicine
- Home Health
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
- Medical-Surgical
- Pain Medicine
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- RN (Required)
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Richmond, KY 40475