What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Admit Nurse position at Luminos Hospice?
About Us:
At Luminos Hospice, our mission is to facilitate the best end-of-life experience through the happiest employees. As a locally owned and operated, employee-driven, and innovative company, we reflect a genuine commitment to our community. We live here, work here, and love here.
Culture:
Our Core Culture at Luminos Hospice prioritizes supporting, nurturing, and committing to our employees' welfare. We cultivate an environment that mirrors our steadfast dedication to providing exceptional end-of-life care, resonating through our team's growth and support.
Our EPIC Values:
- Empowerment: We celebrate autonomy and trust in your expertise.
- Positivity: Have an attitude of gratitude.
- Integrity: Always do the right thing.
- Community: We live here, we work here, and we love here.
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday (11am - 8pm)
Benefits:
- Medical insurance through Blue Cross & Blue Shield
- Dental and vision insurance through Lincoln Financial
- HSA or FSA plans available
- 160 hours of PTO annually, and 9 paid holidays
- Life insurance paid by Luminos Hospice
- Disability insurance
Job Overview:
As an admission nurse, you'll conduct comprehensive patient assessments, facilitate seamless admission procedures, and deliver compassionate care coordination, ensuring the best support for hospice patients and their families.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinates and oversees all aspects of new patient admissions
- Collaborates with patient care teams to ensure seamless communication
- Educates families on patient condition, needs, and care
- Performs head-to-toe physical assessments
- Timely and accurately completes documentation
- Other duties as assigned
Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
Licensure: Current State license as a Registered Nurse; Current driver’s license. Current CPR Certification.
Experience: Two (2) years experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting and one (1) year full-time hospice.
Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Knowledge of state and federal regulations.
Good interpersonal skills.
Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
