Registered Nurse RN Admissions Hospice

Joining AdventHealth

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Address: 770 W GRANADA BLVD

City: ORMOND BEACH

State: Florida

Postal Code: 32174

Job Description:

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: 9 am-7:30 pm - Schedule varies (Mon-Thurs) or (Tues-Fri) and every other weekend. No on-call.

Location: Covers 6 AdventHealth Hospitals within Flagler and Volusia Counties.

Travels to patients' locations, including resident sites and hospital rooms, to assess eligibility for Hospice care. Partners with hospital Case Management staff to meet patient and hospital staff needs and gain new referrals. Assesses the emotional condition of patients and families to determine readiness for Hospice and address questions and concerns. Coordinates patient treatment efforts and promote quality improvement and educational initiatives. Obtains required signatures and generate necessary electronic or paper documents for regulatory compliance and reimbursement. Assesses patients' physical condition, medical needs, current medications, and equipment requirements. Determines patients' primary physician, personal information, and special needs, and obtain necessary orders. Obtains approval from Hospice and primary care physicians to admit patients to the program and communicate care plan initiation. Updates Hospice Intake office and referral sources on the status of admissions and review referral documents prior to consultation visits. Communicates effectively with the Care Team, Home Medical Equipment, and Pharmacist regarding patient-related equipment and medications. Travels to hospital room or location of hospice patient for assessments, symptom management, and update plan of care as needed. Collaborates with hospital Case Management, Physicians, and Nursing Staff to facilitate discharge from the hospital to the appropriate level of care. Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Demonstrates ability to communicate by reading, writing, and typing legibly, speaking and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements. Knowledge of nursing skills in the performance of duties in compliance with the legal and ethical parameters established and based on the level of education and certification attained by the employee. Demonstrates basic computer skills. Ability to read and interpret documents such as physician orders, plan of care documents, policies and procedures and other instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to follow standard precaution guidelines for infection control, including when providing patient care. Ability to complete AdventHealth Hospice Care Orientation and Training, as necessary.

Education: Associate's of Nursing [Required] Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred] Field of Study: N/A Work Experience: 1+ years Registered Nurse in acute care nursing experience [Required] Hospice experience [Preferred] Additional Information: N/A Licenses and Certifications: Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] Registered Nurse (RN) [Required] Driver's License (DL) [Required] Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements -

Pay Range: $31.85 - $52.76

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida's background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.