What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions RN position at Montgomery Hospice?
Are you looking for a meaningful career working alongside a high caliber healthcare team? Join Montgomery Hospice, Inc. and make a difference in the lives of people living with a serious illness. Our team brings expert care and compassion to the bedside every day.
Montgomery Hospice, Inc., one of the nation’s first independent, non-profit hospice providers, 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 Hospice & Prince George’s Hospice, Casey House, 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 through serious illness and loss with skill and compassion” for our patients and their families and live out our values of clinical excellence, compassion, inclusion, stewardship, and innovation. Our organization promotes a culture of respect and belonging, and values and supports work-life harmony. Montgomery Hospice, Inc. offers competitive salaries and benefits, professional development opportunities, and fulfilling work.
https://montgomeryhospice.org/about-us/careers/
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.
Montgomery Hospice, Inc., one of the nation’s first independent, non-profit hospice providers, 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 Hospice & Prince George’s Hospice, Casey House, 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 through serious illness and loss with skill and compassion” for our patients and their families and live out our values of clinical excellence, compassion, inclusion, stewardship, and innovation. Our organization promotes a culture of respect and belonging, and 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
- Schedules: 2:00pm 8:00pm. Pay: $10/hr, $300/visit
- Benefits Eligible: Depends on Schedule
https://montgomeryhospice.org/about-us/careers/
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.
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