What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Admissions RN; Mon - Fri position at Mountain Valley Hospice?
Hospice Admissions Nurse
Location: Martinsville, VA
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8-hour days, with flexibility to start between 7 AM and 9 AM.
Every Patient. Every Family. Every Time.
At Mountain Valley, what we do is personal. Personal for those we serve and personal for us. Every day we stand shoulder to shoulder with individuals facing the most daunting challenge they will ever face – a serious, or even a terminal, illness. We help those with advanced illness cope with their day-to-day struggles, whether physical, emotional, social or spiritual. We also aspire to help our communities better understand end-of-life care. For those of us at Mountain Valley, there could never be a more important or rewarding job.
An Excellent Opportunity
At Mountain Valley, we provide personalized hospice care to patients and their families during life’s most challenging moments. We are currently seeking a compassionate and skilled Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team and play a vital role in welcoming patients and their families into hospice care. Work alongside a team of supportive nurses, social workers, chaplains, and providers who share a deep commitment to quality care and service.
What You'll Do:
- Pre-Assessments and Admissions: Conduct pre-assessment visits in the home or healthcare facility as necessary, offering valuable information and guidance to patients and families referred to hospice.
- Facilitate Admissions: Complete the admission process, ensuring patients meet eligibility criteria by coordinating with the Intake Department, referring physician, and Hospice provider to secure necessary certifications.
- Coordinate Home Setup: Ensure that arrangements for equipment necessary in the home setting are made available to the patient.
- Deliver Compassionate Nursing Care: Apply nursing principles and techniques to provide exceptional care, emotional support, and education to patients and their families.
- Engage Patients and Families: Encourage active participation in care plans, empowering patients and families to work toward established goals with confidence and understanding.
- Collaborate with the Team: Communicate admissions information, issues, and concerns during patient care meetings to ensure smooth transitions and continuity of care with other team members.
What We're Looking For:
- Registered Nurse (RN) with current state licensure.
- Experience is preferred, but we welcome candidates with strong clinical skills and a passion for compassionate care.
- Communication Skills: Ability to build trust and provide reassurance during the admission process.
- Self-Motivation: Ability to work independently and manage time effectively, with a commitment to delivering excellent care.
What We Offer:
- A competitive salary, reflecting your expertise and dedication.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- Generous paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay to support work-life balance.
- A 403(b) retirement plan, with matching contributions to support your financial future.
- Continuing education opportunities to help you grow your hospice expertise and advance your career.
- Mileage reimbursement, with potential eligibility for a company car based on meeting qualifications.
At Mountain Valley, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect with a diverse workforce; we make staffing decisions based on knowledge, skills and abilities. Mountain Valley Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived, race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, any other non-merit based factor or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
