Admission Nurse

Description

Make an impact from the very first conversation. 

As an Admission Nurse with Hospice of the Piedmont, you’ll use your clinical expertise, compassion, and relationship-building skills to guide patients and families through one of life’s most important transitions. You’ll assess needs, educate families and healthcare partners, and connect patients with the right hospice care at the right time.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain relationships with physicians, facilities, and referral sources to promote hospice services
• Respond to referrals promptly and manage patients through admission or community referral 
• Present hospice services to patients and families, assess eligibility, and advocate for appropriate admissions
• Collect patient information including demographics, insurance, and clinical history
• Conduct nursing assessments and initiate care plans in compliance with regulations
• Document visits accurately and in a timely manner
• Educate healthcare partners and the community on hospice philosophy and benefits 
• Support referral growth through outreach and education 
• Attend meetings, trainings, and participate in professional development
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA

Essential Skills for Success:

• Proficient in EMR systems
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities
• Excellent time management, organizational, and multitasking skills
• High attention to detail with a commitment to quality and accuracy
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; maintains professionalism and integrity
• Flexible, resilient under pressure, and maintains confidentiality in all patient interactions

Qualifications:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• One year of experience in Hospice or Home Health is required
• Requires a valid driver’s license, personal automobile, and current automobile liability insurance

Typical Physical Demands/Working Conditions: 

· Drive short/long distances

· Must be prepared to work in home environments that have difficult working conditions including, but not limited to cramped space, pets, dirt, allergens smoke, no chairs

· Must be prepared to complete EMR at bedside in varied environments

· Due to the nature of services provided, it may be necessary at times for employees to work beyond scheduled work hours to ensure adequate patient care

Hospice of the Piedmont is a non-profit, equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and patients served.

 **Actual starting pay will be based on relevant experience and qualifications.**