Admissions Registered Nurse

Admissions RNReports To - Admissions Team LeaderStatus - Non-Exempt (Hourly)FT, PT, PRN - 30 hours/week w/ benefitsShift - DaysLocation - Western North CarolinaPosition Summary:Is an ambassador of Four Seasons mission to enable patients to take full advantage of their hospice benefit by performing 2-4 admissions daily depending on length of shift and complexity of patient. May also perform patient visits, if necessary, providing direct nursing care. At times they may receive assignments that are a combination of admissions & patient visits – adjusted accordingly depending on the mix of each. Duties will include performing a comprehensive assessment of patients to identify needs. Also responsible for the education component and sustaining business partnerships with referral sources in the community to support Four Seasons' mission.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Practice within the scope of license, certification or registration, where applicable, and as required by law and regulationAssess the patient's physical and mental health including the patient's reaction to illnesses and treatment regimens.Record and report the results of the nursing assessment.Plan, initiate, deliver, and evaluate appropriate nursing acts.Teach, assign, or supervise other personnel in implementing the treatment regimen.Collaborate with other health care providers in determine the appropriate patient and family-centered plan.Implement the treatment and pharmaceutical regimen prescribed by any person authorized by State law to prescribe the regimen.Provide teaching and counseling about the patient's health.Report and record the plan for care, nursing care given, and the patient's response to that care.Supervise, teach, and evaluate those who perform nursing functions and administer nursing programs and nursing services.Provide for the maintenance of safe and effective nursing care, whether rendered directly or indirectly.Coordinate and obtain consents as neededKnowledge, Skills & Abilities:Must be willing and able to care for patients with infectious disease processes unless approved accommodationsKnowledge of Federal, State and Local regulations and Medicare Conditions of ParticipationKnowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and regulationsKnowledge of electronic medical records systemsDemonstrate basic data entry skillsDemonstrate excellent organization skillsDemonstrate excellent interpersonal skillsDemonstrate excellent written and oral communication skillsAbility to work under pressure to meet deadlinesAbility to take initiative and utilize innovative techniques and ingenuityAbility to interact with various departments throughout the organizationAbility to work flexible hours, if neededAbility to participate as a team player to coordinate projectsAbility to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projectsDemonstrate skill/expertise in pain and symptom managementDemonstrate ability to effectively collaborate and facilitate the work of a groupDemonstrate understanding of reimbursement, regulatory requirements, and Medicare Conditions of ParticipationMinimum Qualifications:Experience:Two years of clinical experience preferredLicensures & Certifications: (if applicable)Valid NC RN licenseValid Driver's License and proof of automobile insuranceSummary of Physical Requirements:Walking, standing, sitting, bending, reaching, twisting, crouching/squatting, kneelingFlexion/Extension of arms/wristHand dexterity to include gripping, pushing/pulling and writingLifting/carrying of 50 lbs. oftenIntent & Function:All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the duties of the position. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned as deemed appropriate.In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals.JOB DESCRIPTIONS ARE NOT INTENDED AS AND DO NOT CREATE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS ITS STATUS AS AN AT-WILL EMPLOYER.