Full Time Hospice Admissions Nurse

Admissions Hospice Nurse

Capstone Hospice is currently in search of an Admissions Hospice Nurse to join our dedicated admissions team. This role will require the nurse to process and complete admissions to the Capstone Hospice program. The Admissions Nurse should have the expectation of completing an admission each day. The position requires driving to the patient's location to complete the admission within our service area. This position has the expectations of working Monday - Friday, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm; this is a salaried exempt position.

Candidate must be a Registered Nurse (RN) that can practice in the state of Georgia. Candidate should have strong hospice knowledge to be successful in this role. This position is the first clinical impression for patients and families facing terminal illness and should convey comfort and assurance to all involved. For this role, you need to be a registered nurse who sees the value of hospice care in alleviating pain and suffering. A compassionate nature, knowledgeable in caring for the terminally ill, and excellent interpersonal skills are required to be successful in this role. The goal is to help patients live their final days with dignity and comfort.

At Capstone Hospice, our mission is to bring comfort and peace to those we serve by providing a qualitatively distinct hospice experience for patients and families struggling with a serious illness. Capstone is committed to serving these individuals with fully trained, loyal, and friendly caregivers. Our staff - our people - make all the difference when it comes to providing the highest quality services in the region. We realize our people are our most valuable asset, and we go to great lengths to ensure we hire and retain only the most compassionate and skilled caregivers.

Capstone is an employee-centric hospice company. Our belief is simple: inspired, proud, and pleased employees will deliver a level of customer satisfaction that consistently exceeds expectations. We realize that timely and accurate responsiveness is of the highest importance at this crucial time. We routinely measure patient and family satisfaction in order to stay focused on what's most important - the people we serve. Our owner, as well as company leadership, is always available for feedback. Our company structure lends itself to flexible, prompt, and efficient response from our staff. The needs of our patients and families are our utmost priority.

Job Description

• Complete admissions per day when needed
• Collaborate with physicians and other professionals to form an initial plan of care
• Complete documentation within 12-24 hours of admission visit
• Provide support and comfort according to individual patient's needs
• Work with caregivers and patients to assess goals of care
• Maintain accurate records

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Currently licensed as a registered nurse (RN) to practice in the state of Georgia
• Minimum of 2 years as a registered nurse
• Active patient contact within the past 2 years, preferred
• 1-2 years hospice admissions knowledge or experience
• Active CPR certificate
• Must have current valid driver's license, auto liability insurance, and your own reliable transportation
• Must be able to provide evidence of annual TB test and other state-required tests or examinations

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to work independently
• Make accurate judgments
• Strong nursing care processes and medication guidelines/side-effects
• Strong nursing assessment skills
• Proficient in the use of electronic medical record and hand-held tablet
• Proficient in English (understanding and articulation)
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organized, efficient with strong time-management
• Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural, and religious modes

Position Factors

Requires physical effort most of the day including walking, exposure to humidity changes. Exposure to patient homes, including their families and pets within the home. Exposure to different social, racial, cultural, and religious modes. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use of appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level to meet the essential duties of the position. Exposure to mental and emotional stress of the patients, caregivers, and families.

This is a full-time position, eligible for the Capstone Hospice benefits to include: medical, dental, vision, disability, matching 401k retirement plan, monthly cell phone allowance, and mileage reimbursement.