Addus HomeCare · 1 week ago
Hospice Admissions RN
Addus HomeCare is committed to providing patient-centered hospice care rooted in the communities they serve. The Hospice Admissions RN will perform pre-admission evaluations, initiate the admission process, and provide nursing assessments to ensure patient comfort and quality of life.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
Licensed as a registered nurse in the state of practice
Must possess current CPR Certification
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
Preferred
1 year of Hospice experience, preferred
Benefits
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
Company
Addus HomeCare
Addus HomeCare is one of the nation's largest and fastest growing providers of personal home care and support services.