What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admission RN, Full-time (Sign-on Bonus Available) position at Transitions LifeCare?
Job Details
Description
Schedule: Full-Time | 2:00 PM – 12:00 Midnight (2-week rotating schedule)
Holiday Commitment: One major and 2–3 minor holidays annually
Location: Patient homes and facilities throughout our service area
Job Summary
This full-time professional RN position is responsible for completing the admission, initial assessment, and related documentation for new hospice patients. This role requires a blend of clinical expertise, compassionate care, and strong coordination skills, all carried out in alignment with Transitions LifeCare’s mission, values, and regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
Description
Schedule: Full-Time | 2:00 PM – 12:00 Midnight (2-week rotating schedule)
Holiday Commitment: One major and 2–3 minor holidays annually
Location: Patient homes and facilities throughout our service area
Job Summary
This full-time professional RN position is responsible for completing the admission, initial assessment, and related documentation for new hospice patients. This role requires a blend of clinical expertise, compassionate care, and strong coordination skills, all carried out in alignment with Transitions LifeCare’s mission, values, and regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial clinical assessments and develop care plans for elective, urgent, and emergent admissions.
- Collaborate with physicians, families, and clinical teams to coordinate care, including alternative arrangements when admissions are delayed.
- Accurately gather and document insurance information; refer self-pay cases to financial screening.
- Provide and document safe, compassionate, and compliant hospice nursing care.
- Deliver patient and family education regarding end-of-life care.
- Contribute to performance improvement initiatives and mentor new staff.
- Manage timely documentation and safe use of medications, supplies, and equipment.
- Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary group (IDG) to support high-quality patient care.
- Current RN license in North Carolina (BSN preferred)
- At least 2 years of recent clinical experience (hospice, home health, or nursing home strongly preferred)
- CHPN certification preferred
- Expertise in clinical assessment, medical terminology, and end-of-life care practices
- Strong computer skills (Netsmart, Office 365, Outlook preferred)
- Current CPR certification and valid driver's license with reliable transportation
- Must be able to travel to patient homes and facilities anywhere in our service area
- Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds and work in diverse home/facility settings
- Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and communicable diseases may occur
- Must have sensory abilities for physical assessments and documentation
