RN Hospice Full-time
Amedisys, Inc.

RN Hospice Admissions Nurse

Amedisys, Inc. Lakeland, FL, US
$82,000 - $86,000 / year
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Overview

RN Admissions 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.

 

Technology Used

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.

 

Orientation, Onboarding & Training

 

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.

Qualifications

  • Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
  • 2+ years of clinical RN experience in acute healthcare setting(s)
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.

Preferred:

  • 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.

Required:

  • Hospice or home health experience

 

Ready to take the next step? Apply today and connect directly with a local recruiter to learn more about joining our compassionate team—and be part of something truly meaningful.

 

👉https://www.amedisys.com/careers/

 

 

 

 

This position requires a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com for more information.

 

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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