What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions RN position at MONTGOMERY HOSPICE INC?
Are you looking for a meaningful career working alongside a high caliber team? Join Montgomery Hospice, Inc. and make a difference in the lives of patients living with a serious illness. Our team brings expert care and compassion to the bedside every day.
Montgomery Hospice, Inc., an independent, non-profit, hospice provider, 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 & Prince George’s Hospice, 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” for our patients and their families and live out our values of clinical excellence, compassion, belonging, stewardship, and innovation. Our organization promotes a culture of respect and belonging and also values and supports work-life harmony.
Montgomery Hospice, Inc. offers competitive salaries and benefits, professional development opportunities, and fulfilling work.
- Category: Clinical Admissions
- Type: Company Employee
- Status: OnCall/Per Diem
- Schedule: Oncall shifts, 2:00pm 8:00pm
- Benefits Eligible: No
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.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Accurately assesses patients and family needs.
Identifies and recommends medical equipment and supplies that will assist in maintaining patient’s comfort and caregivers’ ability to provide care.
Identifies the need for additional services, including nutritional assessment, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy and initiates appropriate referrals.
Assesses need for and educates caregivers on safety and emergency preparedness, including safe use of medical equipment.
Conveys 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.
About MONTGOMERY HOSPICE INC
Montgomery Hospice and Prince George's Hospice is an independent, nonprofit, community-based organization that serves patients and families at a time in life when they are most vulnerable. We employ RNs, LPNs, certified nursing assistants, social workers, counselors, physicians, chaplains, as well as professional and supportive administrative staff. We are proud to offer high-quality, compassionate care to patients and their families throughout Montgomery County and Prince George's County. As dedicated caregivers helping patients and families, we know that we must also take care of ourselves. Montgomery Hospice and Prince George's Hospice has created a work environment that professionally and emotionally supports the people who take on this heartfelt work. For a list of our employee benefits, go to: https://montgomeryhospice.org/about-us/careers/
