Hospice - Admissions Nurse

Our Hospice team has an immediate opening for a full time Admissions nurse to work for one of the top Hospice programs in Montgomery county providing patients and their families with exceptional end-of-life care that supports dignity and comfort for individuals, peace of mind to families, and honors cultural traditions and customs.Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Perform initial assessment of patients' needsObtain fully informed consents before admitting patients to the hospice programServe as a clinical resource for referral sources to patients/family membersFacilitate end of life conversations and decision-making with the family or caregiver.Prepare and discuss with physician an initial plan of care for patientsDeliver quality hospice and palliative care services to patients in their place of residenceRepresent our agency well when communicating with patients, families, and physicians.Schedule will be 4 days a week 10 hour days from 8:30pm-7pm.

Position Qualifications:

An active RN license to practice in State of Maryland, CHPN certification preferred, and a minimum of 3 years of acute care and/or hospice experience.Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide meaningful care to communicate with the terminally ill.Excellent communication and customer service skills; attention to detail; strong organization skills.Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 applications and EMR systems. Familiarity with Netsmart/My-Unity or Homecare Homebase a plus.A valid driver's license and reliable, independent transportation to provide care to hospice patients throughout Montgomery County.

We offer:

Salary starts at $90,000.Medical/dental/vision coverage403(b) retirement savings plan with matchWork-life balance and collaborative team environmentMany opportunities for personal and professional developmentand more...