Admissions RN

Are you looking for a meaningful career working alongside a high caliber healthcare team? Join MONTGOMERY HOSPICE INC. and make a difference in the lives of people living with a serious illness. Our team brings expert care and compassion to the bedside every day. Montgomery Hospice, Inc., one of the nation's first independent, non‑profit hospice providers, has served as a regional center of excellence for hospice and palliative care since 1981, and has deep roots in our community. Montgomery Hospice, Inc. operates Montgomery Hospice & Prince George’s Hospice, Casey House, Montgomery Kids, and Palliative Medicine Consultants of Greater Washington. Our organization serves residents of Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. Our interdisciplinary team members are dedicated to our mission of “gentling the journey through serious illness and loss with skill and compassion” for our patients and their families and live out our values of clinical excellence, compassion, inclusion, stewardship, and innovation. Our organization promotes a culture of respect and belonging, and values and supports work‑life harmony. Montgomery Hospice, Inc. offers competitive salaries and benefits, professional development opportunities, and fulfilling work. Job Details Category: Clinical Admissions Type: Company Employee Status: FullTime or OnCall Schedule: FullTime, 4 shifts/week and one weekend/month Wage Range: FullTime: $80,000/Yr–$100,000/Yr or OnCall: $10/Hr, $300/visit Benefits Eligible: Depends on Schedule Position Summary Responsible for assessing patients and families who request admission to Montgomery Hospice. During assigned visits, the Admissions RN provides a comprehensive assessment of patients to be admitted and initiates the plan of care and functions in other nursing capacities as needed. Must be willing to work in both Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Duties and Responsibilities Accurately assess patients and family needs. Identify and recommend medical equipment and supplies that will assist in maintaining patient’s comfort and caregivers’ ability to provide care. Identify the need for additional services, including nutritional assessment, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy, and initiate appropriate referrals. Assess need for and educate caregivers on safety and emergency preparedness, including safe use of medical equipment. Convey physician’s requests to appropriate staff on appropriate forms. Minimum Qualifications Current state of Maryland Nursing License. CHPN preferred. Graduation from an accredited nursing program. B.S.N preferred. Two years of recent clinical experience, preferably with hospice and or critical care. Previous Hospice or Home Experience strongly preferred. EEO Statement: Montgomery & Prince George’s Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and always employs qualified individuals based on job‑related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, and protected veteran or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr