Durham, North Carolina
Summit, New Jersey
Posted: 17-Nov-24
Location: Altamonte Springs, Florida
Salary: Open
Categories:
Internal Number: 24036473
Admissions Nurse - AdventHealth Hospice Care *Sign On Bonus*
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Benefits
- Paid Days Off
- Career Development
- $7500 Sign On *If Qualified
Our promise to you:
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.
Schedule:
Schedule 1: Every Weekend plus 2 variable weekdays/ 10am-8:30pm (Full Time)
Location: All of Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties. Main campus office is in Altamonte Springs (Hospital Settings).
The community you’ll be caring for:
- Faith based and Mission driven agency
- Flexible scheduling
- One-on-one patient care in the patient’s home environment
- Joint Commission Deemed Status accredited agency
- Competitive pay with no state income tax
- Commitment to workplace wellness and exceptional health and benefits offerings
The role you’ll contribute:
The Admissions Nurse is responsible for responding to and visiting with patients who have been referred for admission to Hospice of the Comforter. The Admissions Nurse informs the patients, caregivers, and family members of the hospice services available with the organization and assesses patient for admission to services. In addition, the Admissions Nurse is responsible for visiting current Hospice of the Comforter patients who have been admitted to the hospital and communicates patient status with the respective interdisciplinary team.
- Travels to resident site or hospital room of patient who has been referred to Hospice of the Comforter. Greets patient, caregiver and/or family member(s) and communicates the program and services available with Hospice of the Comforter.
- Partners with the Account Representative staff member to meet the needs of the patients and hospital staff to gain new referrals.
- Assesses the patient and family’s emotional condition as to readiness for hospice. Answers questions and responds to concerns to encourage admission onto the Hospice of the Comforter program if conditions are justified.
- Assesses the patient’s physical condition, medical needs, current medications, and needs for special equipment. Determines patient’s primary physician, personal information, and special needs. If patient’s condition requires crisis intervention, psychosocial, chaplain or other special services, notify Hospice of the Comforter of need to assign appropriate team members. Obtain orders and initiate documentation for crisis care if required.
- Appropriately evaluates hospice eligible patients in a timely manner. Obtains approval from Hospice of the Comforter physician and the patient’s primary care physician to admit client to program. Communicates with the patient’s primary care physician with notification regarding admission of patient and care plan.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
· Associates Degree.
· Minimum of 3 years Registered Nurse experience in home health and/or acute care nursing experience; including 1-year experience in the hospital
· An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the discretion of the Administrator.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
· Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
· A clear/active Florida Registered Nurse license.
· Basic Life Support Certification.
· Maintain a current, valid Florida Driver's License in good standing with a safe driving record and a reliable vehicle.
· Maintain valid personal automobile insurance.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:
· Certified Hospice and Palliative Nursing certification.
