Our Hospice team has immediate openings for a full-time Admissions and Visits nurse available weekdays. You will 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 are not limited to:
- Perform initial assessment of patients' needs.
- Obtain fully informed consents before admitting patients to the hospice program.
- Serve as a clinical resource for referral sources to patients/family members.
- Facilitate end-of-life conversations and decision-making with the family or caregiver.
- Prepare and discuss with physician an initial plan of care for patients.
- Deliver quality hospice and palliative care services to patients in their place of residence.
- Represent our agency well when communicating with patients, families, and physicians.
- Schedule will be 4 days a week, 10-hour days from 8:30 am - 7 pm.
Position Qualifications:
- An active RN license to practice in the 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:
- Medical/dental/vision coverage.
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with match.
- Work-life balance and collaborative team environment.
- Many opportunities for personal and professional development.
- And more...
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