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Admissions Registered Nurse - Hospice

Admissions Registered Nurse - Hospice

Augusta HealthFishersville, Virginia, United States
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A registered nurse is responsible for managing and coordinating the plan of care for hospice patients in their place of residence and to coordinate care with the Interdisciplinary Team, patients, families, referring agency / facility, and / or caregivers. The RN administers nursing care for patients utilizing all aspects of the medical plan and nursing standards of care. Directs and guides patient / family education and the activities of other personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Must possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the information to formulate a plan of care based on the patient’s age-specific needs. Must be able to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures.

Requirements :

  • Nursing Diploma and / or Associate Degree in Nursing.
  • Current and valid Registered nurse license in the Commonwealth of Virginia or from a state that is part of a Compact agreement with Virginia.
  • CPR-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification (BLS-HCP).

Preferred Qualifications :

  • BSN, MSN.
  • CHPN Certification.
  • Hospice experience preferred.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of recent RN experience.

    • Skills :

  • IV therapy, wound care, general medical / surgical assessment.
  • Clinical competence in all aspects of hospice care.
  • Completion of annual education requirements and department competencies.
  • Demonstrates good leadership and communication skills.
  • Demonstrates job related computer competence as seen in patient documentation and information retrieval. Documentation is submitted timely.
  • Practices within scope of Nurse Practice Act.
  • Familiar with current Standards of Nursing Practice.
  • Familiar with CMS hospice regulations and ACHC standards applicable to daily work practices.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule.

    • Some benefits of working at Augusta Health include :

  • Insurance package including health, dental, and vision.
  • Retirement savings helping you to plan for your future.
  • Generous paid time off to promote work life balance.
  • Free onsite parking.
  • 24 / 7 armed security to ensure your safety.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Onsite child care.
  • Augusta Health Fitness Reimbursement Program.
  • Individualized orientation with dedicated preceptor.
  • Onsite credit union.
  • Employee discounts including the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and movie tickets.

    • Company Information :

    Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.

    Equal Opportunity :

    Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.

    About Augusta Health :

    Augusta Health opened in 1994 to continue a tradition of personalized care with small-town hospitality that began with predecessor hospitals in Staunton and Waynesboro. Today, our highly trained physicians and staff use state-of-the-art technology to provide top quality care with warmth and compassion. We offer many amenities so patients and families can be comfortable and close during difficult times

    Quick Stats for 2022

    255 beds

    225 active medical staff

    2,450 employees

    50 volunteers

    74 hospice volunteers

    59,573 emergency visits

    10,324 admissions

    892 babies delivered

    549 new cancer patients

    585,703 outpatient visits to Augusta Medical Group clinics

    293,795 other Outpatient Registrations (this includes Home Health, Laboratory, Outpatient Surgery, Imaging, etc.)

    61,166 Urgent Care Visits

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    Registered Nurse Hospice • Fishersville, Virginia, United States