About the position
RN Admissions Hybrid Nurse – Hospice (Lakeland, FL)
Compassionate Care Hospice, an Amedisys Company
This position is based in Lakeland, FL and requires daily travel within Polk County. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 / 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (flex).
Make a difference every day as an Amedisys admissions registered nurse
Join Amedisys-one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.-where flexibility, purpose and growth come together to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home.
What We Offer:
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
Monday–Friday flex schedule, no weekends
Opportunities for professional growth
A supportive, team-oriented environment
Salary Range:
$82,000-86,000 annually, plus bonus opportunities. Final compensation may vary based on experience and skills.
Benefits That Matter
Full Benefits Package – Choose from affordable PPO or HSA medical plans
Generous PTO – support your personal time and well-being
Up to $1,000 in Free Healthcare Services annually when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan
Wellness Rewards – Earn up to $500 for completing wellness activities. Use rewards for spa treatments, gym memberships, hobbies, pet care, cell phone fees and more
Mental Health Support – Up to five free counseling sessions per year
401(k) Retirement Plan – With a competitive company match
Family Support – Including infertility treatment coverage, adoption reimbursement, and paid parental and caregiver leave
Fleet Vehicle Program – Restrictions apply, plus mileage reimbursement
And More – Additional perks to support your health, happiness, and career growth
Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.
To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.
Hospice RNs utilize and leverage:
• HCHB = Proprietary Real-time database
• Enclara Pharmacy solutions with 24/7 access
• IPrescribe – Efficiencies with medication management
• Forcura – Document management system
• Medline - Supply ordering system
• TalentEDGE - Amedisys' premier learning center
• EBSCO - Nursing Resource Center for CEUs
• Tablet with voice dictation and mileage tracking
• Outlook added to Teams, Chat, Yammer
Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.
To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.
You will then continue your on-boarding working directly with nurses in our program. On average our orientation for an RN is 7-9 weeks, however is individualized according to your needs and experience.
Responsibilities
• Coordinates admissions of hospice patients by making skilled assessments of patients initial physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs.
• Coordinates the establishment of the initial plan of care with the attending physician, medical director and the interdisciplinary team.
• Provides skilled interventions and instructions to patient and caregivers to provide optimum symptom control and patient comfort under the direction of physician.
• Functions as a liaison between disciplines and facilities during the admission process.
• Develops, prepares and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to policies. Submits accurate documentation per care center policy. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
• Communicates significant findings, problems, changes in condition or environment to the clinical manager/physician and other members of the hospice care team. Communicates with the physician regarding the patients' needs and reports changes in the patient's condition; obtains physician orders as required.
• Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
• Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• 1+ years of clinical RN experience in acute healthcare setting(s)
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.
• Hospice or home health experience admission or case management experience.
Nice-to-haves
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable with daily travel between facilities
• Proficient in electronic medical record (EMR) systems, HCHB exp.
Benefits
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Monday–Friday flex schedule, no weekends
• Opportunities for professional growth
• A supportive, team-oriented environment
• Full Benefits Package – Choose from affordable PPO or HSA medical plans
• Generous PTO – support your personal time and well-being
• Up to $1,000 in Free Healthcare Services annually when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan
• Wellness Rewards – Earn up to $500 for completing wellness activities. Use rewards for spa treatments, gym memberships, hobbies, pet care, cell phone fees and more
• Mental Health Support – Up to five free counseling sessions per year
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – With a competitive company match
• Family Support – Including infertility treatment coverage, adoption reimbursement, and paid parental and caregiver leave
• Fleet Vehicle Program – Restrictions apply, plus mileage reimbursement
• Additional perks to support your health, happiness, and career growth